tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48165387033339374142024-03-05T13:35:47.590+08:00Gary's Yay or NayMy very personal views on travel and food information - Yay or Nay? Yes or No?Garyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04634384432984936752noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4816538703333937414.post-70371191683500223302021-06-25T01:57:00.003+08:002021-06-25T02:03:46.972+08:00Eat till You Explode! Unlimited Dining Package on Royal Caribbean Quantum of the Seas from Singapore | MerRyan SG Guide - December 2020<p><a href="https://youtu.be/sKMkjZWdMRY" target="_blank">Eat till You Explode! Unlimited Dining Package on Royal Caribbean Quantum of the Seas from Singapore | MerRyan SG Guide - December 2020</a></p><p>Hihi good day to everyone!</p><p>MerRyan went on board for Cruise to Nowhere on Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas - and bought the unlimited Dining Package where you can dine NON-STOP!!!</p><p>Specialty restaurants include Izumi, Chops Grille, Jamie's Italian and Wonderland.</p><p>MerRyan paid about USD100 for the package. Without the package, most of the restaurants are about $30 to $50 cover charge for all-you-can-eat, except Izumi's where you get 1 appetizer, 2 main courses and 1 dessert.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3oX6kYaselu5XBQQ9JIt871F7rjb4JP_Bs8uRh5w9mktqKa52pV6fPS4Jmdg1jyJroUdP78n1C8f3qpXJilAzW1pWXmVo55gRKmGhBfWS0lkSKFvS2Xy2q5_z9MnQIIvTMPzB5M-7-_Pl/s1280/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-00h56m59s236.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3oX6kYaselu5XBQQ9JIt871F7rjb4JP_Bs8uRh5w9mktqKa52pV6fPS4Jmdg1jyJroUdP78n1C8f3qpXJilAzW1pWXmVo55gRKmGhBfWS0lkSKFvS2Xy2q5_z9MnQIIvTMPzB5M-7-_Pl/w400-h225/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-00h56m59s236.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here's the video:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://youtu.be/sKMkjZWdMRY" target="_blank">Eat till You Explode! Unlimited Dining Package on Royal Caribbean Quantum of the Seas from Singapore | MerRyan SG Guide - December 2020</a></div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sKMkjZWdMRY" width="320" youtube-src-id="sKMkjZWdMRY"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">MerRyan went on a cruise on Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Sea. I bought the unlimited dining package to just eat eat and eat. Let me show you how to enjoy a cruise of unlimited food! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg_YLb6252i2op1JfiIQeY-ThrL4wT_rS8tPtrf5a8UYZAg22W_p1_mUaWgl2wlleP9oiRUUZSePeVVfz4f-stJm8kMLEgUwhjDQjtICaPp4Hc2rHmm_BpH2NZcS3lA0u71QPwuN39xcJZ/s1280/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h06m07s393.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg_YLb6252i2op1JfiIQeY-ThrL4wT_rS8tPtrf5a8UYZAg22W_p1_mUaWgl2wlleP9oiRUUZSePeVVfz4f-stJm8kMLEgUwhjDQjtICaPp4Hc2rHmm_BpH2NZcS3lA0u71QPwuN39xcJZ/w400-h225/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h06m07s393.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The highlight of the package must be the dining experience at Wonderland - the almost Michelin restaurant. It is very popular so I advise you to make reservation once you're onboard.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5R37F_4Yl4goY0QDKl10b9mk7W8Q1KjS9_flTTs_ivABHCW1VxLWbopcG0gTf3Hd-ErEBVvLl0cXc47oruG0W6fuMKZdeDfHmg-dMGwQN79sk9VhZ89PDvpnXJt91Eu_Kfh7pDArfB3M5/s1280/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h06m38s915.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5R37F_4Yl4goY0QDKl10b9mk7W8Q1KjS9_flTTs_ivABHCW1VxLWbopcG0gTf3Hd-ErEBVvLl0cXc47oruG0W6fuMKZdeDfHmg-dMGwQN79sk9VhZ89PDvpnXJt91Eu_Kfh7pDArfB3M5/w400-h225/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h06m38s915.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We waited in line just to secure the reservation because we couldn't book via the app.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Wonderland is based on the themes from Alice in Wonderland.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm2sEr7d_Rl9dY0MbrJy4-lssuiUQoVD2hyfLgsgLwB7CwIHb8DNxt7O6EL2nRZdCK6sQpSrGdklUjJVeoBZG0zR7BPt5Mm7Kec251vC70IcD9ZZpYPJswf5M1PJdLsZ5DqnEl4KYipNQM/s1280/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h06m49s275.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm2sEr7d_Rl9dY0MbrJy4-lssuiUQoVD2hyfLgsgLwB7CwIHb8DNxt7O6EL2nRZdCK6sQpSrGdklUjJVeoBZG0zR7BPt5Mm7Kec251vC70IcD9ZZpYPJswf5M1PJdLsZ5DqnEl4KYipNQM/w400-h225/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h06m49s275.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The menu only appears when you paint the picture frame and MerRyan did a good job. We ordered everything from the menu. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio9-2GFGnZv6v4mFwlQiezc-FEOOEU9MrF7ifsM6j1aUpLFI6neA2aOwVVLFVL4K4ehFBCFi68QBLinil6iI4oaJQ_viH9-pdWTioIKPo3mt2XwU6WRvFYDMO3oSNbRTc9WYhtojg3Iexs/s1280/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h08m11s434.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio9-2GFGnZv6v4mFwlQiezc-FEOOEU9MrF7ifsM6j1aUpLFI6neA2aOwVVLFVL4K4ehFBCFi68QBLinil6iI4oaJQ_viH9-pdWTioIKPo3mt2XwU6WRvFYDMO3oSNbRTc9WYhtojg3Iexs/w400-h225/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h08m11s434.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1lI84nzff37B_kpb-o4c2YqPL0YIVh8cE1W7TtcrQR5KqME2yE81LoZmL8gjKZzKksUZZmladDep5vHi-a5jR-LlTp2z4txNbQUV8Mto0xkI9lmeGDN7wA6Djj3l3kLAernH-J8Wmk5WF/s1280/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h08m24s001.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1lI84nzff37B_kpb-o4c2YqPL0YIVh8cE1W7TtcrQR5KqME2yE81LoZmL8gjKZzKksUZZmladDep5vHi-a5jR-LlTp2z4txNbQUV8Mto0xkI9lmeGDN7wA6Djj3l3kLAernH-J8Wmk5WF/w400-h225/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h08m24s001.png" width="400" /></a></div><br style="text-align: left;" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The first is clear tomato soup served in a test tube, with avocado crab meat wanton skin. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif_A8XmtXbK01630bxea2HZAUV_olKrRiBUdGLg8u-bgp1qVX9iPbx2G1xya9Hw_SD8fgYNMBMz_RHeZyFhOLpxRj5cmwDHkDr-ec6O0DSW158MTljksDT7N6_83aOXQUYTHOXPnx3qmw9/s1280/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h08m57s323.png" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Freshly prepared lime sorbet with raw tuna to refresh the palette for the main course.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWs5ZM371Vhz4qi5fJCpSXUFieWpBRR8Bxqn8bMaO1eJheuLePldGUZwfQDl6uukI8uH8fzZHCFEaoyDuH9wT0lGSi2sJ77odVK-kuqOJNu_1F6fhaYgNqqS9F2D93pj6DJNyXtzxNwf3S/s1280/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h10m00s595.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWs5ZM371Vhz4qi5fJCpSXUFieWpBRR8Bxqn8bMaO1eJheuLePldGUZwfQDl6uukI8uH8fzZHCFEaoyDuH9wT0lGSi2sJ77odVK-kuqOJNu_1F6fhaYgNqqS9F2D93pj6DJNyXtzxNwf3S/w400-h225/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h10m00s595.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Sashimi of red and white tuna.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUMZAPFVnJBHpA3yX1vtaXu-P0Tks9bovsBF1KcK99lBMTc9tcEYxR2ORPsw9qGIQMzPSRAyvP2dvTU6-zK5GZ1IUPPWD3EDmzTwalFDW1l1F7Gu2w3haJdy29_V6yA7s_m7T5-FJnsNfo/s1280/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h10m18s577.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUMZAPFVnJBHpA3yX1vtaXu-P0Tks9bovsBF1KcK99lBMTc9tcEYxR2ORPsw9qGIQMzPSRAyvP2dvTU6-zK5GZ1IUPPWD3EDmzTwalFDW1l1F7Gu2w3haJdy29_V6yA7s_m7T5-FJnsNfo/w400-h225/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h10m18s577.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The world famous Berkshire black pork belly! It is totally soft, and it melts in your mouth with flavor.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgguMdSovzQ48MqJx4eYJkcOM0u9pMECfvuszAmEFA7yZvND7H402wlk5I0au8F31h3iWoQJLWDErZjlrWyl6qCE4CjC_e0k8XNfHIzlxmH6wqVr21XHKA1Z1it7f3feOpgCcWnsqUEQocK/s1280/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h10m26s949.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgguMdSovzQ48MqJx4eYJkcOM0u9pMECfvuszAmEFA7yZvND7H402wlk5I0au8F31h3iWoQJLWDErZjlrWyl6qCE4CjC_e0k8XNfHIzlxmH6wqVr21XHKA1Z1it7f3feOpgCcWnsqUEQocK/w400-h225/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h10m26s949.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Stewed beef so soft it dissolves in your mouth.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxhtIjsPWDe9wdVvYTXyzqJvjp2oIY0WvvANVve-8Ul8wRA8TAAPO7LRGFNQcrsh3Py-IpLB-e7Tf6jkGQKRchWFwlrU6dGuPYE6BgIfkO3y_MuBInaEOwpeWRXGVpgCN_zzqdeqsCbH-j/s1280/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h18m54s450.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxhtIjsPWDe9wdVvYTXyzqJvjp2oIY0WvvANVve-8Ul8wRA8TAAPO7LRGFNQcrsh3Py-IpLB-e7Tf6jkGQKRchWFwlrU6dGuPYE6BgIfkO3y_MuBInaEOwpeWRXGVpgCN_zzqdeqsCbH-j/w400-h225/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h18m54s450.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The Branzino is a highlight - it is served with crispy bread and rice. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ4KcFp1OnInE2a54zyhCxhOy2ZqhMriucjssZcxthwFJ0elrczXWVgDtX7poEkCUybZOk75wcTRnXQe7zXc1Y_bxz-DejpBYeiyfQzkMmZxKcKb-h_Y6DZGialqFEHdcgL_uethL3GCQj/s1280/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h10m48s738.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ4KcFp1OnInE2a54zyhCxhOy2ZqhMriucjssZcxthwFJ0elrczXWVgDtX7poEkCUybZOk75wcTRnXQe7zXc1Y_bxz-DejpBYeiyfQzkMmZxKcKb-h_Y6DZGialqFEHdcgL_uethL3GCQj/w400-h225/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h10m48s738.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The signature main course in Wonderland is the Halibut cooked in paper. Very juicy and yummy! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIGZ9GlQg-0_0lHp3A4q0o-QtkH1U342PJHGw7wC1CZcagfqo3zPz0l7YacdguzU6P3BRBNYydTkVsY_Kd-p5HQPNEo1QWVYiTMAoYNyaqDIQqH67EIOK6mR8YlfQ0dFytQW3M8jOXvKhK/s1280/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h10m59s110.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIGZ9GlQg-0_0lHp3A4q0o-QtkH1U342PJHGw7wC1CZcagfqo3zPz0l7YacdguzU6P3BRBNYydTkVsY_Kd-p5HQPNEo1QWVYiTMAoYNyaqDIQqH67EIOK6mR8YlfQ0dFytQW3M8jOXvKhK/w400-h225/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h10m59s110.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">For desserts, we had the Forbidden apple It's ice cream and mousse.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq-N9lLyAjaqUQk0qonK7hhV_P1rJ9MsxIU2WNNHxP2Q7V7Fg5HUaj0VMjxkwTV7z_OHqKYUWTUE2ZqSj4YEY5MUG8zXxcrEsP1_vLupErvVO99WymelMtk_vtOW2mSR9fbiMLZr5WjDLP/s1280/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h11m07s945.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq-N9lLyAjaqUQk0qonK7hhV_P1rJ9MsxIU2WNNHxP2Q7V7Fg5HUaj0VMjxkwTV7z_OHqKYUWTUE2ZqSj4YEY5MUG8zXxcrEsP1_vLupErvVO99WymelMtk_vtOW2mSR9fbiMLZr5WjDLP/w400-h225/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h11m07s945.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The Dreams was ice cream and meringue. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzwMQvigB-YEKBF7-lJyV62MZY70ihYy48DpXvd5s_xflJipDvuaE4c01Dn7cOpZoISTs5WH0UogNYTLiw4LRMJmlVvpZTk1aSyG_5Dzmp509Z2ukew8viLzyBvX_LbjtSloPL7y5MDml8/s1280/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h11m14s358.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzwMQvigB-YEKBF7-lJyV62MZY70ihYy48DpXvd5s_xflJipDvuaE4c01Dn7cOpZoISTs5WH0UogNYTLiw4LRMJmlVvpZTk1aSyG_5Dzmp509Z2ukew8viLzyBvX_LbjtSloPL7y5MDml8/w400-h225/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h11m14s358.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Lastly, the World is the stuff of chocolate fantasy and hot favorite. Definitely must try if you can only choose one dessert.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLKywxV8bHaZE9wfU3kvjEff53rze9H0LylcgmYxJGd6F_hghKCeg2gZ6AgCEMJb1qrVC8svuJdQ2DLyzYJm0Yj6JvGi-b6JPfsBxVGKLIKK7BvvmW50IHsyUYvJ7ZMVP6Xgx4UHZgC0Uv/s1280/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h11m21s651.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLKywxV8bHaZE9wfU3kvjEff53rze9H0LylcgmYxJGd6F_hghKCeg2gZ6AgCEMJb1qrVC8svuJdQ2DLyzYJm0Yj6JvGi-b6JPfsBxVGKLIKK7BvvmW50IHsyUYvJ7ZMVP6Xgx4UHZgC0Uv/w400-h225/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h11m21s651.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The next recommended restaurant is Jamie's Italian. Many people say the food served here is better than on land.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZqpY_rGDRMqrY7mzwil6-Biw49djNrgX7Wz1vHY23zoLD432Ci5UX3sBiPtfXhu_jzQGsfQMTWTTHvdGhFAv13gLvN0-jtlpt_NIZqvkzUQGePlFudNb2l23Zjf5Mie385s_5GF-8p5Y6/s1280/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h22m12s949.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZqpY_rGDRMqrY7mzwil6-Biw49djNrgX7Wz1vHY23zoLD432Ci5UX3sBiPtfXhu_jzQGsfQMTWTTHvdGhFAv13gLvN0-jtlpt_NIZqvkzUQGePlFudNb2l23Zjf5Mie385s_5GF-8p5Y6/w400-h225/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h22m12s949.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Nobody skips the meat platter. 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It is unique to Quantum of the Seas.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7ZnBaH5ZRR1GUt5sFSE00jKYWexzt7kX9SmpxJIA-GogTcn2XtW_84jG3hXgqFhS9rgCKIu9w3tFpvJSFwc6-0Ow9MPk3k-y7IhgJgUQrxnYgFpgWqYH8bmVZXBrsJWr-L_9ZqUI2qPBT/s1280/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h23m32s421.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7ZnBaH5ZRR1GUt5sFSE00jKYWexzt7kX9SmpxJIA-GogTcn2XtW_84jG3hXgqFhS9rgCKIu9w3tFpvJSFwc6-0Ow9MPk3k-y7IhgJgUQrxnYgFpgWqYH8bmVZXBrsJWr-L_9ZqUI2qPBT/w400-h225/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h23m32s421.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Don't miss the Crispy Squid, Rocket and Bufala salad, olives, and Black Truffle Risotto riceballs.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi95ImYYLYRYjrEpz5x0v78qTWPKkdNH687SaS2jJrXwt-Hq9UyKoK1uPPzisIppSlj7C5AAhdeNgxxTqQPF7s7_UrQ6n9ztnbXi312Xtu7L-oE08_N4OFlQRS_CeoQEWefV9DL-gRMHwO4/s1280/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h23m41s013.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi95ImYYLYRYjrEpz5x0v78qTWPKkdNH687SaS2jJrXwt-Hq9UyKoK1uPPzisIppSlj7C5AAhdeNgxxTqQPF7s7_UrQ6n9ztnbXi312Xtu7L-oE08_N4OFlQRS_CeoQEWefV9DL-gRMHwO4/w400-h225/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h23m41s013.png" width="400" /></a></div><br style="text-align: left;" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDgFp9MZRhZh5jXxP0kCgf_C5bjlocLPDcHX9dFOSHOWW_shiMVeBCfJGAuZlo9drM0mddlx1tTisQs4N3k2SjGntfcVxkWWs-3DMXEYI9_I-Xr75UKFrjNh1eb-1-S_3apgtzh-9qRS17/s1280/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h23m47s605.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDgFp9MZRhZh5jXxP0kCgf_C5bjlocLPDcHX9dFOSHOWW_shiMVeBCfJGAuZlo9drM0mddlx1tTisQs4N3k2SjGntfcVxkWWs-3DMXEYI9_I-Xr75UKFrjNh1eb-1-S_3apgtzh-9qRS17/w400-h225/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h23m47s605.png" width="400" /></a></div><br style="text-align: left;" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlz3s0mRnABWNMa1ls_uS4htHyDRxvVd8hK2BBxgLj8Ea6e7ByUHrfHDHo24ITYqKWqPtvbRoggUYgwYbD_Vk7DxJGDWs-eLsZafyPbv-5AIM-jTmxJnlSsrXTZwLmjhSPEGOzTvYvEkOQ/s1280/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h23m52s654.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlz3s0mRnABWNMa1ls_uS4htHyDRxvVd8hK2BBxgLj8Ea6e7ByUHrfHDHo24ITYqKWqPtvbRoggUYgwYbD_Vk7DxJGDWs-eLsZafyPbv-5AIM-jTmxJnlSsrXTZwLmjhSPEGOzTvYvEkOQ/w400-h225/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h23m52s654.png" width="400" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS330HztZzDhh2zqVJH09-tY-McND_w5pF8V8ylmb3pDTauCnwy8uJLc1IZCslZyBV7efg01gsCWKSlbGvTgYl77f1NuLeTxOpra8Iib_DqnZNoEoqv3cjZeOG3PtcoouubmQd4q-0iqKk/s1280/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h25m25s103.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS330HztZzDhh2zqVJH09-tY-McND_w5pF8V8ylmb3pDTauCnwy8uJLc1IZCslZyBV7efg01gsCWKSlbGvTgYl77f1NuLeTxOpra8Iib_DqnZNoEoqv3cjZeOG3PtcoouubmQd4q-0iqKk/w400-h225/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h25m25s103.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Ultimate Garlic Bread it's a must try! 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It is slightly spicy but the broth is delicious.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_TAfu-lpPIoTTmvh0JRTDrYwkvEC-Yh2DLl9Ym8sg4Xi5TDNMHtk9k53nH3nlEaXcQJTlCVKBUQ5-OsiAvZpbE4x5JRb8r7GEPL17zxXKDTzxzgDIupcG9JPNyWdiG9h0yIjMBlMX30bH/s1280/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h26m26s510.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_TAfu-lpPIoTTmvh0JRTDrYwkvEC-Yh2DLl9Ym8sg4Xi5TDNMHtk9k53nH3nlEaXcQJTlCVKBUQ5-OsiAvZpbE4x5JRb8r7GEPL17zxXKDTzxzgDIupcG9JPNyWdiG9h0yIjMBlMX30bH/w400-h225/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h26m26s510.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Lasagna, the Lamb Chops - must order; it is very soft and juicy. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqrru6JGK9uWz1n6ItTeHupnQ8Pg_4mwzKYaqE94IFtJt8JsewHVPu5u2jY0p7S0O-4dBzlh9ahm2L0e5UONi7KLhC44B2hv1ZQRiUH_dKAdWSwXFrtPE7Ch5UNigI_wvTQL0P3cA9KaIm/s1280/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h28m57s370.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqrru6JGK9uWz1n6ItTeHupnQ8Pg_4mwzKYaqE94IFtJt8JsewHVPu5u2jY0p7S0O-4dBzlh9ahm2L0e5UONi7KLhC44B2hv1ZQRiUH_dKAdWSwXFrtPE7Ch5UNigI_wvTQL0P3cA9KaIm/w400-h225/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h28m57s370.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii8qlu7yMBJITYZV_8mZLqXMg0aJb-eXTgQgreprKI7FE9gtrAzZ8kYzrwrdIRdjQO2cJItotXl-cK8sTlGdkFwrIEfKn72t57JbWZvZvokxsFC73EVWaQp10qY5HscB_BCh6JBnzIbTeF/s1280/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h28m47s747.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii8qlu7yMBJITYZV_8mZLqXMg0aJb-eXTgQgreprKI7FE9gtrAzZ8kYzrwrdIRdjQO2cJItotXl-cK8sTlGdkFwrIEfKn72t57JbWZvZvokxsFC73EVWaQp10qY5HscB_BCh6JBnzIbTeF/w400-h225/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h28m47s747.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">For those who doesn't take beef, there's Calambrian Chicken. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3UBCJ8HYGnaEsxEEGZLNQMfHKEgXx9uLBnSNbLnTMOJ8t-m4x13ulOG0EqJp_rbRcxQdrRR8v-AwPGlxgCL2y5LyiDYl69niKmATYEhBYFUpqI6oF3BrsVDdJt92rF7i6PpKmKlzbBByB/s1280/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h29m56s676.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3UBCJ8HYGnaEsxEEGZLNQMfHKEgXx9uLBnSNbLnTMOJ8t-m4x13ulOG0EqJp_rbRcxQdrRR8v-AwPGlxgCL2y5LyiDYl69niKmATYEhBYFUpqI6oF3BrsVDdJt92rF7i6PpKmKlzbBByB/w400-h225/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h29m56s676.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">MerRyan looks forward to Desserts. The Almalfi Meringue cheesecake is lighter than it looks - sourish but sweet. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfA1D9amsxgSc-y7RVa8eEQytSUcpC2ZUxDjHEqCAUoLTSId-nZkQ15uO9moemTr6ipIiwAhp43H-nFOsN7Rl3qbny0XCTCu0606EYf_Jyv4B4J0TnU7jVodqMhQ63siewSlIrFPnnaRjW/s1280/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h30m04s939.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfA1D9amsxgSc-y7RVa8eEQytSUcpC2ZUxDjHEqCAUoLTSId-nZkQ15uO9moemTr6ipIiwAhp43H-nFOsN7Rl3qbny0XCTCu0606EYf_Jyv4B4J0TnU7jVodqMhQ63siewSlIrFPnnaRjW/w400-h225/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h30m04s939.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Tiramisu.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjt50Y7RLtLKTqkeF7y8LvTMMO54vIQL1lpRi8VnJxpCr4MmdX9PWU01ihhU7nYvBD2Ouu53Qaiv1sBcHWAV1KDDx270sUQohWl2zGA5l3zQrH_-4LfkqZRsehyphenhyphen6Zktn4SwPfMc6GFb8jc/s1280/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h30m14s095.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjt50Y7RLtLKTqkeF7y8LvTMMO54vIQL1lpRi8VnJxpCr4MmdX9PWU01ihhU7nYvBD2Ouu53Qaiv1sBcHWAV1KDDx270sUQohWl2zGA5l3zQrH_-4LfkqZRsehyphenhyphen6Zktn4SwPfMc6GFb8jc/w400-h225/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h30m14s095.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And finally the Pavlova - it's a very light meringue. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXjLM0KFpOyKvlppQgkFwjx1V4jTHSmk1RP4EDO-J6BUkITYw50orinRm7Tu6iBGSO1UDXvb4GG1kzQSFMV0JqykgKd4VeERwxccOFp5h7AcDGKzs_OzCWjhjR5h_gwGA6AG5x9nRZ4gl-/s1280/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h30m17s913.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXjLM0KFpOyKvlppQgkFwjx1V4jTHSmk1RP4EDO-J6BUkITYw50orinRm7Tu6iBGSO1UDXvb4GG1kzQSFMV0JqykgKd4VeERwxccOFp5h7AcDGKzs_OzCWjhjR5h_gwGA6AG5x9nRZ4gl-/w400-h225/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h30m17s913.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Moving on, the next restaurant is the Chops Grille -the best grill on the ship. Some people say there's a dress code here so better dress nice nice! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJMjdoQMLw7BaN1lPXXt_OCjpaL9YHovCP-w3l6a07XUKku3vaLlr88OAqx7GDm3F-JY8r6FjBxJ8zOK5XGEWYu6Fyr2RnXazCs2fll-8VQeXMiZaNvXvB8A-aRFoM6y7dKF2iDYE6WPug/s1280/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h32m24s120.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJMjdoQMLw7BaN1lPXXt_OCjpaL9YHovCP-w3l6a07XUKku3vaLlr88OAqx7GDm3F-JY8r6FjBxJ8zOK5XGEWYu6Fyr2RnXazCs2fll-8VQeXMiZaNvXvB8A-aRFoM6y7dKF2iDYE6WPug/w400-h225/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h32m24s120.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We start with the appetizers - the mushroom soup is a must try! I'm not exaggerating but it's the best mushroom soup I've ever tried. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA1hz5maYmxtt8MxgFAJhRMfx8-rVauA1y5mWiLjxfRZjwxAOr-nkKS5-iIvZhYNPuXaVilf5R51rsewelzQVJIiS_KLIVUayVoMBcZBQXKTSV5KQYliTO3cIUFIdio-prgRN5O0bwXicA/s1280/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h33m19s814.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA1hz5maYmxtt8MxgFAJhRMfx8-rVauA1y5mWiLjxfRZjwxAOr-nkKS5-iIvZhYNPuXaVilf5R51rsewelzQVJIiS_KLIVUayVoMBcZBQXKTSV5KQYliTO3cIUFIdio-prgRN5O0bwXicA/w400-h225/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h33m19s814.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Jumbo prawn cocktail. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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It's 16 oz Prime Bone-in Rib-eye, can serve 2 people! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQYWop3y1zkM6GITCNxfC6dnHIUuBwnFQ3Lu1AhTb_rXM8Bv-ZA74DUXJhKp_owEHexyVOYNeU9T9nF9EAFytcGwcWB2jQGa19Jz2mjGz2y5rm_F6V5SVDQZ_A0pGOCDVyix-e1gnine4I/s1280/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h36m46s786.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQYWop3y1zkM6GITCNxfC6dnHIUuBwnFQ3Lu1AhTb_rXM8Bv-ZA74DUXJhKp_owEHexyVOYNeU9T9nF9EAFytcGwcWB2jQGa19Jz2mjGz2y5rm_F6V5SVDQZ_A0pGOCDVyix-e1gnine4I/w400-h225/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h36m46s786.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Grilled chicken. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY5PQFTRaeVvJIGOkJaxG-0ZQuSMh52zzKd1Zf3WDJNel0KUYXa9VAAn4PnGPwIALlBckD4pXFAcwM9JYDq-Hn5aiZdKv0RlfhxB2phTFCAnxdPO-ZSb6JNmXw4FFO9iJja8MUJQG8kuaQ/s1280/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h36m54s136.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY5PQFTRaeVvJIGOkJaxG-0ZQuSMh52zzKd1Zf3WDJNel0KUYXa9VAAn4PnGPwIALlBckD4pXFAcwM9JYDq-Hn5aiZdKv0RlfhxB2phTFCAnxdPO-ZSb6JNmXw4FFO9iJja8MUJQG8kuaQ/w400-h225/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h36m54s136.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Grilled Branzino - it is as good as the one from Wonderland.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimACImufrSR4IuZ35jq_c24bz_TL-ynC5sZdSENbon25ljCvMSCUz-b-GbibIkycf7WGPyyJ3qFLRr55nVUhjNZxkhFfejhUnQD9y_rIAPrEPkgRtadmp_RU3zWWbRtF0t4elouVjaXpWJ/s1280/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h36m58s478.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimACImufrSR4IuZ35jq_c24bz_TL-ynC5sZdSENbon25ljCvMSCUz-b-GbibIkycf7WGPyyJ3qFLRr55nVUhjNZxkhFfejhUnQD9y_rIAPrEPkgRtadmp_RU3zWWbRtF0t4elouVjaXpWJ/w400-h225/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h36m58s478.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The main courses comes with all-you-can-eat side dishes - try the mashed potato! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbPEYTZKtfwc4lZM9iznd-AEpfRGPGQK_2Ccjrpf1flxf_z5Yhzcrhq4O-7hegEfu7KUeDJb5pFSK7OSH_Z_5NGJbGMJ8Yh0swt_vGodOMUFYL8HOD_DJEK4J3nOlcxoTVaCM9i7RRMXg2/s1280/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h38m13s792.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbPEYTZKtfwc4lZM9iznd-AEpfRGPGQK_2Ccjrpf1flxf_z5Yhzcrhq4O-7hegEfu7KUeDJb5pFSK7OSH_Z_5NGJbGMJ8Yh0swt_vGodOMUFYL8HOD_DJEK4J3nOlcxoTVaCM9i7RRMXg2/w400-h225/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h38m13s792.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">For dessert, we have the Key Lime pie, and Red Velvet cake. The Key Lime pie, as usual, is a must try! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUpz3Rl-7b4nR1eMr9Tt42vPQdbfbMXgGEnYyyhdaenGHm4i3Gl4P75g1mOERGHNHrmn9PCKtbpa6tYVDYOruzfFv4uoXGnIqTObOMY-8YOZBHggLU4A3abNCewDD49yeMtQq7gM5FVTW0/s1280/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h38m56s228.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUpz3Rl-7b4nR1eMr9Tt42vPQdbfbMXgGEnYyyhdaenGHm4i3Gl4P75g1mOERGHNHrmn9PCKtbpa6tYVDYOruzfFv4uoXGnIqTObOMY-8YOZBHggLU4A3abNCewDD49yeMtQq7gM5FVTW0/w400-h225/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h38m56s228.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Last of the restaurants is Izumi. It's the only Asian specialty restaurant -we ate there every day! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuSHaCNGxxRmWoHwD_CeF88zogzGMWDXxVjUCvU7bjWQS-xU7_0wIE9c6W57jUDw9E7GD35wYiUWtbbQJ8aB_GyWYCiorzfnj8VU_AOLXwQGrtQfuifuVMSp3n5nrTezp7WIC-GlcCS7il/s1280/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h40m40s249.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuSHaCNGxxRmWoHwD_CeF88zogzGMWDXxVjUCvU7bjWQS-xU7_0wIE9c6W57jUDw9E7GD35wYiUWtbbQJ8aB_GyWYCiorzfnj8VU_AOLXwQGrtQfuifuVMSp3n5nrTezp7WIC-GlcCS7il/w400-h225/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h40m40s249.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Chirashi Don is well prepared. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqpxKOGG8siupZTud5Ny8VVT84s3OJVg3-fsdqy5O6DC68W5GKDpG0tm_Gi1rSz0idjeJOdf1QMTt_HeqHV0M537M8v5zRCjqhes247nVU9WpiVdku-CIfUIILrqwC6l3YR-HG7VREuCw8/s1280/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h40m49s177.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqpxKOGG8siupZTud5Ny8VVT84s3OJVg3-fsdqy5O6DC68W5GKDpG0tm_Gi1rSz0idjeJOdf1QMTt_HeqHV0M537M8v5zRCjqhes247nVU9WpiVdku-CIfUIILrqwC6l3YR-HG7VREuCw8/w400-h225/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h40m49s177.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Tonkotsu ramen has a very good broth. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxZEIfEhC8HMnPz9u_5e22NgEUj5wePGVQ4TbmjBM-_exnnw9IOGIrm4warl_gI7BnI65VaTJEWv8vwP1f2vfCjShm-J1Mzmy9YzGLrnwKdpjOTlU7pXEZPTewhNedACAsbHlyVF7Kcm0e/s1280/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h40m53s407.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxZEIfEhC8HMnPz9u_5e22NgEUj5wePGVQ4TbmjBM-_exnnw9IOGIrm4warl_gI7BnI65VaTJEWv8vwP1f2vfCjShm-J1Mzmy9YzGLrnwKdpjOTlU7pXEZPTewhNedACAsbHlyVF7Kcm0e/w400-h225/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h40m53s407.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The rolls here are the best. Try the spider roll.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJdirXr-PBVl5RuuSpcYVc-EJFCPc3XpwEqNtqpCFx5UvMsX-aUYfDH6oXfMmwEGx72RXX1IhlpRo9aFSnsMHfvZc-0uN6KrEPB-Bbk6fNrqLHW_8EPqm8WTLVU9J1BZ6BZe2Kl2Dyipow/s1280/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h41m00s247.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJdirXr-PBVl5RuuSpcYVc-EJFCPc3XpwEqNtqpCFx5UvMsX-aUYfDH6oXfMmwEGx72RXX1IhlpRo9aFSnsMHfvZc-0uN6KrEPB-Bbk6fNrqLHW_8EPqm8WTLVU9J1BZ6BZe2Kl2Dyipow/w400-h225/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h41m00s247.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Truffle creamy lobster roll. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitmX9gGwGBJlElu1HsJ5gGazj2VsYMq5XPUvuGfV94vIQxfpvGW2H8QAtubD9uEoUwM-TSBcqHzGj3lv0WGW0dqA535c2XGYzpIrzhACmcKosBvxgGSfIHoajc6In_G-uXLsSLxjZh-PEi/s1280/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h41m09s711.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitmX9gGwGBJlElu1HsJ5gGazj2VsYMq5XPUvuGfV94vIQxfpvGW2H8QAtubD9uEoUwM-TSBcqHzGj3lv0WGW0dqA535c2XGYzpIrzhACmcKosBvxgGSfIHoajc6In_G-uXLsSLxjZh-PEi/w400-h225/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h41m09s711.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Don't miss the Baked snow crab and salmon dynamite.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR4UxYo5ztCSqA8t7-Ic1Jj4Ys0OGePTGtH_Xr1VILNJzZV2fmnUnezjmKLisSmq1clt5vZ9UWgD7cKOjPlbY3p0YFLkPlvA_njODXZpZUfjapcn9TP4I1TYnSlGGbNeTBIhlISPmh0XU2/s1280/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h41m17s396.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR4UxYo5ztCSqA8t7-Ic1Jj4Ys0OGePTGtH_Xr1VILNJzZV2fmnUnezjmKLisSmq1clt5vZ9UWgD7cKOjPlbY3p0YFLkPlvA_njODXZpZUfjapcn9TP4I1TYnSlGGbNeTBIhlISPmh0XU2/w400-h225/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h41m17s396.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Of course, Fried Tempura, and the highlight - Sashimi Moriawase! We had it every day!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUTW88DZoNrtIJ7f6pDoxRfoOgrx_jXhtKmXyZSF5GCPEntmSOFU2N3a4LU2-aegd6SXySod2A2c2kVYOcCroqUTyD0NvLjhB3ZhDvBYK-WNp05-sAJ8w2Bgk4y8I4sL58vBsNuYvI8KsP/s1280/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h41m25s018.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUTW88DZoNrtIJ7f6pDoxRfoOgrx_jXhtKmXyZSF5GCPEntmSOFU2N3a4LU2-aegd6SXySod2A2c2kVYOcCroqUTyD0NvLjhB3ZhDvBYK-WNp05-sAJ8w2Bgk4y8I4sL58vBsNuYvI8KsP/w400-h225/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h41m25s018.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLqxJJv1inWthKWdLX6UdNkUBYhk4ryWM__V6RBdMjgMR2UQ1cFlY3A3RHKLu0I6WAT30ItrURx698vVuCNai4oZIByJCmODiuf_Ce5Hl2vopvlGylLQjwNCQZ4td49HMP_RgDEmDTM9IX/s1280/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h41m29s587.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLqxJJv1inWthKWdLX6UdNkUBYhk4ryWM__V6RBdMjgMR2UQ1cFlY3A3RHKLu0I6WAT30ItrURx698vVuCNai4oZIByJCmODiuf_Ce5Hl2vopvlGylLQjwNCQZ4td49HMP_RgDEmDTM9IX/w400-h225/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h41m29s587.png" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Don't miss the desserts which is extremely tasty!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ3fHZ2CTsbH9a5rl8sND9Fg3sF9uPp4dtShy3ywX1HD75cMr9bKSe98LNoTkLxm7UuFiySNfZjAvfAXLkdXOZx6S6e9lhC4KqYDlwwWbsA0jdUa293EahO2rwrL_LW-6n3YtlscmEIb10/s1280/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h41m35s595.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ3fHZ2CTsbH9a5rl8sND9Fg3sF9uPp4dtShy3ywX1HD75cMr9bKSe98LNoTkLxm7UuFiySNfZjAvfAXLkdXOZx6S6e9lhC4KqYDlwwWbsA0jdUa293EahO2rwrL_LW-6n3YtlscmEIb10/w400-h225/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h41m35s595.png" width="400" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Well, well, well; that's all for the specialty restaurant. If you don't have the dining package, usually you pay a cover charge of about $30 - $50 and you can enjoy a free flow of all the food except for</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Izumi where you get 1 appetizer, 2 main courses and a dessert.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj72_KVe2xxx5EfCZVdP_LIFU1Mt5DZ43WpDDTVnDpXC_Iu_U003ZlNV6oGmXT13jVZX88W22ROkD1SMCst0eZZmBRMpaWvBUQFr0ndCVHHPoR_lMqPTAyxVF6yaZPeSiYVfizfLyGKBm8t/s1280/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h45m12s285.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj72_KVe2xxx5EfCZVdP_LIFU1Mt5DZ43WpDDTVnDpXC_Iu_U003ZlNV6oGmXT13jVZX88W22ROkD1SMCst0eZZmBRMpaWvBUQFr0ndCVHHPoR_lMqPTAyxVF6yaZPeSiYVfizfLyGKBm8t/w400-h225/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h45m12s285.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">If you're still starving after the specially restaurants, you get to eat more from the complimentary included restaurants.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Main Dining Room is open for all for all three meals - breakfast, lunch and dinner.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC1FcLvTjFWNF-TO9H1-s0YjMSF_efs07fc_hJHhg2oBgOqz2Q6jN9qyZcBXIm6HlTrWObyiCJRpiBz-oLuPy2ws4_r35XL7fW3ioiv2lnSgVKWCZCabTajbBY19GQAT1jLPXv6OeoSjcp/s1280/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h45m46s339.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC1FcLvTjFWNF-TO9H1-s0YjMSF_efs07fc_hJHhg2oBgOqz2Q6jN9qyZcBXIm6HlTrWObyiCJRpiBz-oLuPy2ws4_r35XL7fW3ioiv2lnSgVKWCZCabTajbBY19GQAT1jLPXv6OeoSjcp/w400-h225/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h45m46s339.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik9UrrWp0dVsNpwSGs-MKvHZbG_JEhSuIVY19znvwgMr-_pvLVJjLfPsuLprQNZDRDVUmO7zIS1MMKO1gjYuGJom2S9742u3nFtjpCr-mO__l9eTE0CzXcaGp02aLsOztPH4YKLpB8BkRz/s1280/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h45m55s884.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik9UrrWp0dVsNpwSGs-MKvHZbG_JEhSuIVY19znvwgMr-_pvLVJjLfPsuLprQNZDRDVUmO7zIS1MMKO1gjYuGJom2S9742u3nFtjpCr-mO__l9eTE0CzXcaGp02aLsOztPH4YKLpB8BkRz/w400-h225/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h45m55s884.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">A tip for quick dining is to ask for all the food to be served at once; otherwise, they only serve you main course after appetizers, which will take time. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The escargots are to die for! Everybody who has been on the cruise agrees.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsdL7VcRHEP1w6cPQuR2wCnFfdycXeQX-oQbHvMmgbGUCPKUKyIk4troCNCI7_A1kLXV8fARaCTe-vwFT4f4hSaJjnpRCD76uGXixZr10apg-j3s4u6ws-SJOLufxHJiyRX2FmI_NSAhWQ/s1280/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h46m04s631.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsdL7VcRHEP1w6cPQuR2wCnFfdycXeQX-oQbHvMmgbGUCPKUKyIk4troCNCI7_A1kLXV8fARaCTe-vwFT4f4hSaJjnpRCD76uGXixZr10apg-j3s4u6ws-SJOLufxHJiyRX2FmI_NSAhWQ/w400-h225/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h46m04s631.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Try the Grilled Atlantic cod.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXo6DsIDto_z78-mpmICVJMZAFS99IWdftpY1-PUXETLHvM0Pfhlm5FuQt9kPhcIN3u5wb2IdlwkW63KUROHdsOLnkEIvLeEPZyeqITB8Ew7EeL9EihBAYpDzjhd9fFr9bRUa5WXPR23fS/w400-h225/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h46m34s824.png" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">If you want a quick meal, visit Sorrento's the pizza place.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmulJAWzhH2LbC0NGfKOK1JG_nxpEwqRa_hwu1WFQICa2U4kfJKbTtbTr8z4H755ryFRFTxikhDXiwPRPUhzha5PIoEheSKclHCoejPCdMNochawXkoSVZCk2c0Gu9Ifr-EY30vb8WEZyY/s1280/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h49m45s398.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmulJAWzhH2LbC0NGfKOK1JG_nxpEwqRa_hwu1WFQICa2U4kfJKbTtbTr8z4H755ryFRFTxikhDXiwPRPUhzha5PIoEheSKclHCoejPCdMNochawXkoSVZCk2c0Gu9Ifr-EY30vb8WEZyY/w400-h225/vlcsnap-2021-06-25-01h49m45s398.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Bye bye!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><u>Connect with MerRyan:</u></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">INSTAGRAM</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://instagram.com/MerRyanSG">https://instagram.com/MerRyanSG</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">FACEBOOK</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/MerRyanSG/">https://www.facebook.com/MerRyanSG/</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Hi I'm MerRyan, a merlion from Singapore, and I love to travel!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Follow my whimsical adventures of food, fun & travel on Instagram MerRyanSG!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">マーライオンです、初めまして! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">我是魚尾獅族,請多關照!</div></div></div></div>Garyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04634384432984936752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4816538703333937414.post-81860148370038446212020-08-03T20:45:00.001+08:002020-08-03T21:21:41.563+08:00Most Famous Hotel in Singapore - Raffles Hotel, Home of the Singapore Sling | MerRyan SG Guide - July 2020<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Today MerRyan has the luck to stay in Singapore's most famous hotel Raffles Hotel!<br />
Let me show you the magic of one of the oldest hotel in Singapore!<br />
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Right during check-in - we were already fussed about by the welcoming committee.<br />
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As we drove in, we had the honor to have our car parked at the Raffles Hotel porch for the entire stay.<br />
This is such an honor.<br />
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The lobby is grand beyond words. The centre piece is the chandelier that weighs nearly a ton!<br />
It is so beautiful whatever angle you look at it from.<br />
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We stayed at the Palm Court Suite. All the Palm court suite rooms faces the Palm Court Garden.<br />
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The checkin for Raffles Hotel is very unique - it is done at the room!<br />
A personal butler will be assigned and help you settle in.<br />
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Can you find me? This is the minibar.<br />
Inside you can find beautiful teas and coffee - all complimentary.<br />
All nicely hidden in this little commode.<br />
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All rooms in Raffles come with a balcony, which they call it the parlour - as it is the way English houses were fashioned in the past.<br />
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Beyond the parlour, the room is huge! All lights, TV and aircon are managed by the Ipad - click click click.<br />
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And the toilet has this beautiful bathtub right in the center. MerRyan had baths everyday. You can ask the butler to get ready the hot water for you.<br />
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The restaurants are fantastic. We had a light lunch at the Raffles Courtyard. Food wasn't exceptional tasty - small portions but service was impeccable.<br />
Very friendly waiters eager to please.<br />
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We also restaurant hopped and had a pizza at Butchers' Block which recently opened for lunch. Food portion was small but quality was good. Service, as usual, was warm and waiters so eager to have conversation with us.<br />
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After a nice meal, we went to the gift shop. Here you can find all sort of gifts for your friends.<br />
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You can buy the Singapore Sling premix home, or even the Raffles doorman plush toy home.<br />
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There are fresh bread you can buy and remember to collect your free ice-cream... yum yum.<br />
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MerRyan came here to take a photo with Sir Stamford Raffles, of course!<br />
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Since you are here, don't forget to enjoy the Singapore Sling welcome drink. The world renowned Singapore Sling was born in Raffles Hotel - don't ever miss it!<br />
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The swimming pool is small but sufficient. You can enjoy a drink here.<br />
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The gym is very well-equipped! You can even have a shower here before returning back to room.<br />
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The next day, we had breakfast at the Tiffin Room - the ambiance was sublime.<br />
Can you find me amongst the Tiffins?<br />
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Breakfast was a la carte buffet and MerRyan ordered too much, but it was so tasty! I order page 1 and 2 of the menu...<br />
We recommend the Dim Sum, Nasi Lemak and Mee Goreng - all local favourites!<br />
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At night, the hotel looks even more fabulous. No outside visitor would be allowed in at this time so you have exclusive access to the hotel grounds.<br />
It feels like taking a walk in your private garden. It is so peaceful and beautiful.<br />
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And when you are here, don't forget to go for the Raffles Hotel history tour!<br />
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We were hosted by Mr Roslee - who explained the history of the hotel to us - including the old unassuming grandfather clock that stood in the hotel since 1887.<br />
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And we were shown the world famous Presidential Suite - where Michael Jackson stayed!<br />
The room is so grand... MerRyan was blown away.<br />
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All in all, Raffles Hotel felt like a Japanese ryokan stay. We were fussed about by the staff and they actually addressed us by our names thoughout the stay.<br />
They made us feel at home and were always smiling and helpful. The service also felt very genuine.<br />
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MerRyan is in Bangkok, Thailand – the land of smiles<o:p></o:p><br />
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Today MerRyan will show you a beautiful restaurant by the Chao
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The temple I am going to show you is Wat Arun – the temple of
dawn. Many people come to Bangkok just to dine next to the river
in full view of the temple. There are many restaurants next to the river but this restaurant
has one of the nicest view of Wat Arun in Bangkok.</div>
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Right after our tour of the Grand Palace, we were hungry and
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This restaurant is called Eat Sight Story and the décor is
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The restaurant oozes a relaxing and comfortable feeling. You
will see lots of people relaxing in the shade. There are also brave people
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But most people come just to take a beautiful picture of the
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It is so exciting to sit next to the river, watching the
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The restaurant is popular due to the excellent views of Wat
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But it is definitely hot for MerRyan… so much cooler for
MerRyan to hide in the shade! Whew! It is really hot today but I know how to
make myself comfortable. I sit closer in to keep myself nice and cool. Remember
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We had the fried seabass because I love fish… It was nicely
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The mixed fried vegetables was nicely done. Mt friend could
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We love this fried rice. It was really flavorful and the
beef was nicely done. There were hint of spices in the rice that made it very
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but I found the meat a little dry.<o:p></o:p></div>
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After our meal we stayed to enjoy more views of the Wat Arun
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Other tourists were also relaxing on the couches, just
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The place was nicely decorated to keep us in a good and
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MerRyan really couldn’t bear to leave… I enjoyed the view
and food so much… just want to stay here and admire… I heard Wat Arun is very
beautiful at night… but it was still early afternoon and MerRyan wants to see
more of Bangkok, so I left in the end.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Verdict: yay!!! I thought the food at this restaurant was mediocre but the
view and ambience was really good, and it was not too expensive. Come here for
the view!<o:p></o:p></div>
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I heard there’s a restaurant near here that’s excellent for
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Konbanwa!<br />
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MerRyan is in Tokyo, Japan. MerRyan is hungry hungry.<br />
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Today MerRyan will bring you to enjoy Japan's shabu shabu, which is cooking meat in boiling soup, and the best thing is in this restaurant, you can eat as much as you want:<br />
All-you-can-eat buffet!<br />
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We will go and visit a popular all you can eat shabu-shabu restaurant. Ikimasho!<br />
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Here's a video review:<br />
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<u><a href="https://youtu.be/Z7dKLjiMm4A" target="_blank">All You Can Eat Japanese Beef Shabu Shabu in Tokyo! Onyasai, Shinjuku | MerRyan Tokyo Guide</a></u><br />
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<br />This restaurant is called Onyasai. It is very popular.<br />
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Although the restaurant can seat up to 132 people, MerRyan went at 7:30 and couldn't get a sitting. When we returned at 8:00 p.m, the restaurant was bustling as ever.<br />
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Looks like everyone is enjoying their meal! They have different choices of the all-you-can-eat buffet.<br />
The prices differ depend on the choice of the meat. Being in Japan, we definitely<br />
went for the Japanese beef all-you-can-eat course.<br />
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The marbling on the beef is so beautiful. Can't wait to try it!<br />
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There's also a choice of soup base to cook your meat in. You can choose two types of soup. We chose the beef dashi (seaweed) and the special chicken soup. Yummy! I'm talking too much. Let's start eating!<br />
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The Japanese beef comes with a special label to certify that it is Japanese beef. You can certainly see the well-defined marbling on the beef.<br />
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Cooking the beef is simple: just brush it in the soup for a few seconds and take it out when you feel that it is cooked the way you want.<br />
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But of course you can leave it longer if you want your beef to be more cooked. You can eat the beef on its own but MerRyan prefers to dip it in sesame sauce.<br />
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We also ordered normal beef for comparison. As you can see, the normal beef is much more lean.<br />
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Ordering more beef is simple and painless: just click on a panel on a table to order more. There are so many cuts of beef to choose from.<br />
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Besides beef, don't forget to order vegetables too!<br />
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Onyasai is also famous for special tsumire meatballs. It comes in a bamboo pole and cooked in a special way like that. Split it into small portions then drop it in the soup.<br />
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Then you wait till it's cooked and then you can eat it. Oishii ne!<br />
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If you need some carbo, we will recommend to order the special Ippudo ramen noodles to fill yourself up. The buffet also come with drinks, which you can order as much as you want. We recommend the calpis.<br />
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Don't forget to order desserts to end the meal with a sweet taste in your mouth. There's so<br />
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Nothing like ice cream and mango pudding to cool your mouth after all that steam boat food.<br />
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Take note that the buffet is time limited, and you have two hours to eat as much as you want.<br />
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It is more than enough time though, and the remaining time is flashed on a computer screen, so<br />
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There are many Onyasai outlets throughout Tokyo, and we went to the one at Shinjuku. It's<br />
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After the meal, you can go shopping at Shinjuku, and Shinjuku closes very late so there are many many things to do.<br />
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Onyasai - Yay!<br />
The cut of meat for the beef is really good. You can order the famous black pork too as it comes with the all-you-can-eat set. Two hours is really generous for the meal and it comes with drinks and dessert. If you want carbo, you can also order rice and/or noodles. The soup is really well-cooked and flavoured, and imparts the taste to the meat. Do not give this place a miss in Tokyo, even if you just come here for the ala carte set!<br />
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<u>Onyasai 新宿西口店</u><br />
Japan, 〒160-0023 Tokyo, Shinjuku, Nishishinjuku, 1 Chome−15−2<br />
Tel: 03-3345-1129<br />
Mondays to Fridays: 5 pm to 12 midnight<br />
Saturdays and Sundays: 4 pm to 12 midnight<br />
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<u>Kindred Kobe - Where to eat Kobe Beef in Kobe - Misono みその vs Ishida 石田 Restaurant for Teppanyaki Beef Steak - </u><u>December 2017</u><br />
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MerRyan is in Kobe – home of the best beef in the world. Almost everyone who comes to Kobe will definitely try the beef here. It is also in Kobe that the Teppanyaki beef steak was invented. Let’s go and try some steaks!<br />
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First we will go to Misono – the restaurant that started Teppanyaki beef steak. Do they serve the bet Teppanyaki beef in Kobe?<br />
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We will also visit Ishida – also famous for their Teppanyaki beef steak.<br />
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The battle of the Teppanyaki begins now!<br />
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Misono opened in 1945 in Kobe and claims to be the first restaurant in the world cook beef steaks in the Teppanyaki style. MerRyan visited their Honten (main store) on a weekday night.<br />
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The chef began by preparing the seasoning of salt and pepper, and his cooking utensils. Then he started on cooking the vegetables.<br />
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As we watched him cooking, we wee served with the appetizer – cold slice of beef to encourage our appetite. It was a lean piece of meat that was slightly seasoned with salt and lemon.<br />
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The A4 grade Kobe wagyu (Japanese beef) was shown to us – you can see the marbling on the beef was beautiful!<br />
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We asked the chef why A5 grade was not used in Misono- he said the fat content was too high and the taste would be compromised.<br />
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The cooking of the beef was a performance by itself – we were lucky to be served by a senior chef, and he was really skilled and confident as he prepared the steak.<br />
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Two types of sauces were prepared – ponzu and mustard – the chef taught us to mix the sauces together for a unique taste.<br />
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He was really skilled at getting the beef cooked the way you want! We ordered medium.<br />
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The beef cubes are so beautiful cut. You could dip the meat in salt, pepper, ponzu, shoyu, mustard or any combination as you like.<br />
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MerRyan was really impressed by the beef. So soft it literally melts in your mouth. I have never had steak so soft and delicious at the same time.<br />
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All in all, it was really a dance of the senses, with a cooking performance included. MerRyan is very happy! It costed us 19,000 JPY - includes appetizer, dessert and coffee.<br />
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The next day, we had another craving for steak – we heard Ishida serves good steak lunches! And they highest A5 grade Kobe beef!<br />
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Comparatively, Ishida was really crowded with diners.<br />
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The place was more stuff and they had to have fans to improve the ventilation. You will really smell like Teppanyaki after a meal here though.<br />
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Similarly, you get served appetizers for lunch here as well. It even comes with salad and cheese.<br />
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Before they start, they showed us our A5 highest grade of Kobe beef.<br />
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To be honest the Ishida beef appeared less marbling than Misono, even though Misono was only A4.<br />
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But the steak really had more fat, and the chef had to cut these parts to cook first – the fat juices would be used to cook the vegetables.<br />
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The chef at Ishida was not as skilled. The beef cubes appeared to have shrunk much from the cooking, becoming a thin layer of steak. There was also not so many options of sauce.<br />
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We asked for an option of garlic rice and the rice was fried together with the beef fat trimmed from the steak earlier! The frying of the rice was a performance too and MerRyan was so excited as I watched the frying.<br />
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Yummy! We really loved the garlic fried rice – it was really strong with the taste of garlic and beef.<br />
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The beef was really still yummy overall though, very soft and melts in the mouth too.<br />
MerRyan was very happy in Ishida too. It costed us JPY 8,800 for the lunch set, and additional 500 JPY for the garlic fried rice. Lunch is very much cheaper!<br />
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Overall, Misono in better in terms of quality and preparation, but it is a little expensive.<br />
If your budget is tight, MerRyan would recommend Ishida for the better costpar lunch set.<br />
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Misono - yay!!<br />
Good for preparation, quality of beef and skilled chef. The beef was done the way you want it and it still appeared cube-like and juicy. But Misono is too expensive!!!!<br />
The servers were polite but as we were the last visitors, they seem to be hurrying us to get us out quickly - not so good on their part since we really paid a lot of this meal. It was too rush for a supposedly relaxing sit-down dinner. So go early if you want to eat there to enjoy a more comfortable service.<br />
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Ishida - Yay!!<br />
Value for money and good Kobe beef for lunch<br />
Comparatively, we could take our time to savour the beef. Although the beef was not cooked so well, but the difference was so subtle that it s not worth to pay twice as much for Misono quality.<br />
Come here for your Kobe beef craving!<br />
The smell after the meal is really bad though, get ready to launder those clothes in the hotel after that - to wash your hair!<br />
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<u>Misono Honten みその 本店</u><br />
1 Chome−1−2, Chuo, Shimoyamatedori, Kobe, Hyōgo Prefecture 650-0011<br />
Tel: +81 78-331-2890<br />
Lunch: 11.30 am - 2.30 pm<br />
Dinner: 5 pm - 10 pm<br />
No closing days<br />
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<u>Ishida 石田<span style="color: rgba(0 , 0 , 0 , 0.541176470588235); font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: #fafafa; font-size: 13px;"> </span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 16px; white-space: nowrap;">生田新道店</span></u><br />
2 Chome-1-14, Chuo Shimoyamatedori, Kobe, Hyōgo Prefecture 650-0011<br />
Tel: +81 78-335-5922<br />
Lunch: 11:30 am - 3 pm<br />
Dinner: 5pm - 10 pm<br />
Closed Thursdays (at this branch)</div>
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<u>Kinosaki Onsen - Most Number of Onsen Visits in a Day! </u><u>Toyooka, Hyogo Prefecture 城崎温泉 - December 2017</u></div>
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Kinosaki may seem like your typical onsen town but it is not! Catch MerRyan's visit to all 7 of Kinosaki Onsen's bathhouses here in this video:<br />
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The onsens or hot springs itself are located outside the ryokans or
inns. Hence, guests have to go out of the inns to enjoy the baths. The
baths have unique features of their own and are located all over the
little town.<br />
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MerRyan helps you by visiting all the onsens and introducing the
features to you so you can decide which to go to!
The streets are lined with willow trees and look charming regardless of
the seasons or time of day. During bath time, you can hear the clacking
of the getas, or clogs. Visitors are also dressed in yukatas - bathrobes
provided complimentary by the inns.<br />
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Here are the 7 onsens I mentioned in the video, they have certain
closing days which have changed due to the closure of Mandara no Yu:<br />
- Sato no Yu: 1 pm - 9 pm, closed Mondays<br />
- Jizou Yu: 7 am to 11 pm, closed Fridays<br />
- Yanagi Yu: 3 pm to 11 pm, closed Thursdays<br />
- Ichi no Yu: 7 am to 11 pm, closed Wednesdays<br />
- Mandara Yu (closed during visit but has reopened in December 2017): 3
pm - 11 pm, closed Wednesdays<br />
- Gosho no Yu: 7 am to 11 pm, closed 1st & 3rd Thursdays<br />
- Kou no Yu: 7 am to 11 pm, closed Tuesdays<br />
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We are here at Kinosaki Onsen. Kinosaki is an onsen town where the
onsen baths are outside the ryokans so visitors have to walk outside to use the
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There are 7 onsen baths altogether in Kinosaki and MerRyan
will go to all of them!!! Join me as I begin my adventure!<o:p></o:p></div>
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The first onsen we are going to is Sato no yu. It is the
nearest one to the Kinosaki Train station and it is the newest. It is also busy
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Next to it is this amazing display of the getas of the inns
in the town. Find the geta of your inn here!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Before you enter you need to pay for the onsen usage – but if u are staying in a ryokan here – they will gve you a pass to scan at the terminal here. Usually you will get unlimited usage. Please check with your ryokan.</div>
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Next to Satonoyu is a little pavilion where you can help
yourself to the kinosaki waters. The waters is kinosaki is salt-based and good
for health! Please wash the cups after use!</div>
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Next we proceed to Jizo yu. It is named after Jizo
bodhisattva, which looks after children and the vulnerable. Jizo once said he
will stay in Yomi to help all the souls there achieeve salvation. The onsen
here supposedly has healing powers. It has a big bathtub but no rotenburo.</div>
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Night has fallen and the streets are so charming. You can
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We next walk to Yanagi yu.otherwise known as willow bath.
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You may have to wait a little for your turn when there is a
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Just further down the road is Ichi no yu. It was one of the
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The facilities are new and the place
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floor. There is also a footbath outside
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Next we walk to Mandala Yu but it is closed!</div>
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The water pump was damaged
badly by the typhoon during autumn and the bath has since been closed. It will
not be opened soon as it was damaged quite badly. Hope you have more luck than MerRyan.</div>
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We passed by Goshonoyu and it looks very
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The last bath for today is Kouno yu – the furthest from the
station. It is also known as the garden bath! The bath is famous for its
rotenburo which is located in a garden. It is also very beautiful and one of my
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In all the bathhouses, you will need to take off your geta
before you enter. The servers will keep the getas for you and they will
remember which of them are yours. This is so amazing.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The first male and female guest of the day of each bathhouse will receive an
award! MerRyan is proud to be the first guest of Ichi no yu!</div>
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I'm MerRyan, a merlion from Singapore. I am often involved in whimsical adventures of food, fun & travel! 🐳</div>
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MerRyan recently visited Nakashima Seasonal Cuisine - a three star Michelin restaurant in Hiroshima - currently the only 3 star Michelin there.</div>
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Konnichiwa! Today MerRyan will visit a 3 star Michelin
Restaurant – so exciting…. MerRyan is curious to experience 3 star Michelin fine
dining and I heard this restaurant has very good costpar. Join me in my
experience to try Japanese fine dining!<o:p></o:p><br />
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Nakashima is the only 3 star Michelin restaurant in Hiroshima.
It is best known for its seasonal kaiseki course. The chef diligently goes to
the market to search for the freshest ingredients of the season and prepares
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We arrive at this unassuming place in the city.<br />
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The restaurant do not take in walk-ins as the chef only
prepares enough for the day. Do reserve early! We reserved through our hotel. Ask for the counter seats - the restaurant can only take in 15 at most. The restaurant was full on the Monday we were there.<o:p></o:p><br />
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Chef Tetsuo Nakashima does not allow photographs of the restaurant so I am sorry I can't show you more but he allows photographs of the food. I think he often gets celebrities in his restaurant and he wants them to eat in peace and privacy.</div>
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They offer only 2 tasting menues and we went for this, as
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The utensils and plates are exquisite. The waiters will explain the food and even the origin of the utensils. Some of the plates are over hundreds of years old.<o:p></o:p><br />
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Kaki (oyster) in Dashi (seaweed) soup</div>
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Sashimi (mackerel, sea bream and squid)</div>
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The fugu was served as sashimi and later grilled. It was grilled to perfection in the chef’s home made soya sauce. We thought he gave us an orchid because he knew MerRyan is from Singapore, but he said he chose the flower because it was the nicest flower in the market that morning.</div>
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Dashi with longtooth grouper (served in antique bowl)</div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">We really loved the attention to little details to the serving ware. The place mat drawing is done bythe chef’s father. The servers will explain the significance of each serving-ware to you.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">The food here is oishi, and deserves an award. The magic here is really the dashi stock, which Chef boils to perfection. MerRyan is not the best food expert but the dash of ginger and citrus to the dashi truly makes it stand out.</span><br />
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<u><b>Verdict:</b></u><br />
YAy!!<br />
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The food here is exceptionally good and the service was excellent. The servers fuss about you right when you enter the restaurant. They will introduce each dish every service and even tell you stories about the utensils used. Sometimes, they even bring a book, drawing or tablet to show you the picture of the fish. They speak very good English too! The service was subtle but attentive. For example, the server checks the bathroom every time a guest uses it to make sure it is clean for the next guest - very impressive.<br />
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Nakashima is one of the best value Michelin starred restaurant in the world. We chose the higher end 15,000 YEN menu and it was impressive with premium ingredients. The other menu is 10,000 YEN.<br />
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The only reason why it didn't get a full score was because the setting seemed a little casual compared to the European Michelin standard, but we enjoyed the casualness of the restaurant - not at all a criticism. There was no pompous airs throughout the service even thought we did not appear <i>atas. </i>Chef Nakashima's wife even proposed to pack the rice for us to take home since we couldn't finish - and we readily agreed since we could not bear to waste the food and am glad she thought of it the same way! We stayed till the end and Chef Nakashima conversed with us. He and his wife were very friendly and genuine - we had to leave because we could see that they were tired and they deserved a good rest!<br />
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<u>Nakashima Seasonal Cuisine なかしま 季節料理</u><br />
10-4 Higashihakushimacho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima<br />
Tel: 082-225-3977<br />
Only dinner service from 17:30 - 23:00<br />
Closed mid-August, late December - early January, Sundays except Public Holidays, and Public Holiday Mondays<br />
*Hiroden Line 9 to Hakushima stop and a 5 minute walk</div>
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<u>Ah Mah Traditional Homemade Egg Sponge Cake <span lang="ZH-CN" style="font-family: "dengxian"; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: DengXian; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">阿嬷老字號</span><span lang="ZH-CN"> </span>@ VivoCity – 17 October 2017</u></div>
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I was pique by curiosity
whenever I see the long queue as I pass by the food basement of Vivocity. Later
I learnt that the supposedly famous Ah Mah Sponge Cake had opened a branch
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I had an impulse to join the queue at times just to taste
this fantastic cake that's so much raved by almost ALL bloggers <i>(then I realised
they were mostly invited for the media tasting, and hence wrote good reviews).<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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But the long waiting times always discouraged me – you
had to wait up to <i>40 minutes</i> if you just joined the queue – and it could be up
to hours just standing there to wait.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The cake is definitely not cheap… I went for the original
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After a long gruelling wait, I finally got mine! Looks nice
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<u>Verdict:</u><o:p></o:p></div>
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Relatively mediocre. I didn’t get any eggy or buttery taste –
just normal cake. It is also not fluffy nor light. I was expecting Bengawan
Solo type of spongy texture but you don’t get that for this cake, nor do you
get a concentrated taste. It’s just…. mediocre. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I tasted it right after it was baked and was terribly
disappointed – Sara Lee definitely tasted better. I was advised by a friend
that sponge cake needed time to ‘settle’. It tasted slightly better the next
day but not significantly. The cheese version tasted similar but had a savory
twist to it, but paying $3 for a few slices of cheese in between is also not
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$8 is a tad too expensive for an otherwise mediocre cake,
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Malaysian origin? I saw this cake in Danshui last year but no queues…. Not sure
why there would be a fad in Singapore though. It was supposedly Taiwan, but it
was the Malaysians that brought it over – must be making a fortune right now.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>Ah Mah Traditional Homemade Egg Sponge Cake <span lang="ZH-CN" style="font-family: "dengxian"; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: DengXian; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">阿嬷老字號</span><span lang="ZH-CN"> </span>@ VivoCity</u><o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>VivoCity<br />
1 Harbourfront Walk B2-K7<br />
Singapore 098585</i><o:p></o:p><br />
<i>Hours: 10 am to 10 pm (queue closes about 40 minutes before)</i></div>
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As I reviewed the blog after a hiatus of a year, I realised that I mentioned Shakotan Peninsula under the Uni Murakami entry (<a href="http://garysyayornay.blogspot.sg/2016/06/uni-murakami-hakodate-honten-6-june-2016.html">http://garysyayornay.blogspot.sg/2016/06/uni-murakami-hakodate-honten-6-june-2016.html</a>). However, I have never actually blogged about Shakotan, so I felt it was a little unfair for my readers. Hence, I decided to make up for it by digging through my old photos and introducing the Shakotan Peninsula Uni restaurant.</div>
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To be honest, Shakotan Peninsula is a beautiful coast west of Otaru, however, people don't go all the way there for the view. It is famous for uni - especially freshly caught uni from the coast. You need to take note which season you go though, there are times when the uni harvest has ended and they have nothing to serve you.</div>
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Use this website (and google translate) to get the latest news on the stock of uni:</div>
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No use travelling all the way there and out of stock!</div>
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We drove all the way to the end of the coast in search of the restaurant.</div>
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Voila! This is the facade of the restaurant. It says in hiragana - Misaki (みさき). We chose the wrong day to come - it was a Sunday and there was a big crowd. The Japanese knew where to go for good food too.</div>
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As there was a crowd in front, the servers were busy and we did not know what to do. Shall we include our names in a book or what? It was a little scary as we did not feel welcome - everyone was hungry!</div>
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I looked at the book... it must be a reservation book. Apparently we should write into it, I assume?<br />
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Basically, everybody comes here for the uni-don. The best is JPY3,950 red uni - it comes with the uni shell. There are only limited sets though. As we arrived too late and it was crowded, the live unis were sold out.... :(<br />
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Compared to Uni Murakami, the serving is humongous! I have never had so much uni in a setting before... it really looked delicious and yumz!</div>
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We also ordered the abalone as recommended (osusume) by the server.</div>
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Close-up of the uni. It was really very fresh.</div>
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Different species than the abalone we know... it was super hard since it's raw.. not recommended since we won't know how to appreciate it....</div>
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The uni was really creamy and fresh. Comparatively, I thought the uni here was a bit more fishy than Uni Murakami. I assumed they peeled the uni out in the mornings already, refrigerate, then serve the 'meat' as ordered. So the uni had the chance to react with the oxygen and became fishy. But it was still good quality and the price was very affordable. Considered relatively fresh as well as was just prepared in the morning. The portion was so much bigger!</div>
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You can see the kitchen where the chef is scooping the uni from a big bowl and putting on the rice.</div>
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And there is indeed a counter where all the guests put their trays....<br />
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The counter of used trays gets cleared very quickly....<br />
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After clearing the tray, take the table number and bring to the counter to pay the bill. Everything is self-service here, you don't ask for the check.<br />
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A little alcove for the cashier....<br />
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After the meal we took a walk around the area... it was quite beautiful and sunny.<br />
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You can see the sea urchins below!!</div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px; white-space: pre-wrap;">The uni-don is truly out of this world. I really doubt you can find such sumptuous and affordable uni don in other areas of Japan - even the Japanese come all the way here! But you will need a car to come here though - there's always Uni Murakami (in Sapporo and Hakodate) instead but more expensive. Final advice - choose a weekday to come. On weekdays, you don't need to come that early and still can enjoy the best uni.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Osyokujidokoro Misaki お食事処 みさき</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">北海道 積丹郡積丹町日司町236番地</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">236 Hizukachō, Shakotan-chō, Shakotan-gun, Hokkaidō 046-0326</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Telephone: +81-135-45-6547</span><br />
Hours: 9:45 ~ 16:00 (Last order 15:45)<br />
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Opens only End April to October - do check website for changes.<br />
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Garyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04634384432984936752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4816538703333937414.post-80846254193513239742016-06-28T18:59:00.002+08:002017-07-12T13:41:54.505+08:00Qi Le Boneless Chicken Rice and Soup 祺乐起骨鸡饭 @ S11 Blk 744 Yishun Street 72 (Next to Yishun MRT) - 26 June 2016<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Recently, I moved to Yishun and had the time to explore the area. I came across this interesting chicken rice stall in Yishun chicken rice stall which is next to the MRT.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you google chicken rice Yishun, you would be overwhelmed by 925 Chicken Rice – there are few blogs out there which actually showcase this stall, but it is definitely worth a try.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">You also can’t miss the S11 signboard next to the coffeeshop (kopitiam) either. </span></div>
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<a name='more'></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span>
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Forgot to mention the chicken rice is boneless – so the meal is very neat! No messy biting away the bones… good for kids and elderly too.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><img height="601" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/jnMNzISS66ki1sTWqutahapgKN0E4I-qPQ7B8qjK0dIaCIyhm7StycF69K0zHypO0BoQjT2nxHcNyHSwj5U0mWSxpuGbOOAeOG7QLZGMF8wu1KI6wnM9xZueq7INgeaLWi6esBh1-LN0wL_jdg" style="-webkit-transform: rotate(0.00rad); border: none; transform: rotate(0.00rad);" width="450" /></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The meal looks so yummy! I ordered the 2-person portion of meat ($8). Isn’t it a big portion – like a whole chicken? There are bean sprouts below as well. The rice is $0.60 and it’s a big portion as well. It’s actually a bowl but looks so big after flattening it.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you are ever in the area and want to try some good chicken rice with soup, come to this stall. There is a reason why this stall is popular as the food is tasty and portions generous. I have tried the 925 version – but the portions were considerably smaller and they run out very quickly.</span></div>
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Garyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04634384432984936752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4816538703333937414.post-14275401085973952282016-06-22T00:48:00.005+08:002016-06-30T11:04:32.512+08:00Hello Hokkaido! Légumes Restaurant Asperges Biei レストランアスペルジュ13 June 2016<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><u><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">Hello Hokkaido! </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #545454; line-height: 18.2px;">L</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #6a6a6a; line-height: 18.2px;">égumes Restaurant A</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.2px;">sperges Biei </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 36px;">レストランアスペルジュ</span><span style="background-color: white;">13 June 201</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">6</span></u></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #545454; line-height: 18.2px;">L</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #6a6a6a; line-height: 18.2px;">égumes Restaurant Asperges is basically a French restaurant located in Biei, Hokkaido. We were wondering if we should try eating French food in Japan but were tempted immediately after reading so much positive reviews on this exceptional restaurant and knowing that it is awarded 1-Star Michelin. The restaurant is helmed by Chef Kato Kazunori and part of the group which includes Moliere Cafe (3 Michelin Star) in Sapporo.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #6a6a6a; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.2px;">We arrived at about 7 pm and was greeted by a delightful building in the heart of quiet Biei. It looked pretty expensive.</span></span><br />
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<a name='more'></a><span style="color: #6a6a6a; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">There were 3 menus ranging from 2600 to 4600 yen. Inexpensive, considering its impeccable reputation. During summer, it might be hard to even reserve a table especially during lunch. But we reserved a table for dinner through our concierge 2 months in advance. However, the restaurant was barely filled and almost dead silent.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #6a6a6a; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We had the 4600 yen set which includes their famed 20 types of vegetables dish. We were blown apart by the creative colourful arrangement of all the dishes and most importantly, the taste. It was sublime. Perhaps these pictures will paint a better picture than my superlatives.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">'Biei no Hatake' - 20 types of vegetables - nom nom nom </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #717071;"><span style="line-height: 23px;"> 'Up bouillie Biei production d'asperges' - A simple yet elegant dish of steamed Asparagus dipped with Asparagus sauce. </span></span></span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #717071; line-height: 23px;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"> 'Grillade de Biei longe de porc' - Wagyu was so tender and soft that melted in our mouth.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #717071; line-height: 23px;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"> 'haricot noir Chocolat' - Basically, marshmallows with bitter chocolate chunk<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjezG7gwP8S_9RvOUXe9_QhDhQfIYVgNUGJGSiq3SJLmcRe342hUY3Q44TypMeLktIoh7e64ccqqju7jsziV16UZN10odWqX17xfTsr89mUghyXhUq4O-4bLMtJE2GHo86iKZpF2AY0Nrg/s1600/IMG_6100.JPG" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjezG7gwP8S_9RvOUXe9_QhDhQfIYVgNUGJGSiq3SJLmcRe342hUY3Q44TypMeLktIoh7e64ccqqju7jsziV16UZN10odWqX17xfTsr89mUghyXhUq4O-4bLMtJE2GHo86iKZpF2AY0Nrg/s320/IMG_6100.JPG" width="240" /></a> </span></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">All in all, we were very impressed with the attentive service (as with all fine dining meals), the creative display and excellent meals. Our favourite was the steak. The meal is faultless - well maybe it can be better if I can have my corn soup to start of with :) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Will recommend Asperges to get a 'break' from all the delicious Japanese cuisines.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Verdict: YAy! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Restaurant website: <u><a href="http://biei-asperges.com/">http://biei-asperges.com/</a></u></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2 Omachi Bieisenka, Kamikawa-gun, Biei-cho 071-0204, Hokkaido</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Tel: 0166-92-5522 </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: #717071; line-height: 23px;">Lunch Time: 11:00 am -14:30 pm</span><br style="color: #333333; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="color: #717071; line-height: 23px;">Tea Time: 14:30 pm -16:00 pm</span><br style="color: #333333; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="color: #717071; line-height: 23px;">Dinner Time: 17:00 pm- 19:00 pm ( July & August: Open until 20:00 pm)</span><br style="color: #333333; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="color: #717071; line-height: 23px;">※Wednesday regular holiday (July and August is seven days a week year)</span><br style="color: #333333; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="color: #717071; line-height: 23px;">※November: Saturdays and Sundays and a public holiday Only.</span><br style="color: #333333; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="color: #717071; line-height: 23px;">※December & January & February & March: Closed All.</span></i></span><br />
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Danhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01482374141149605625noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4816538703333937414.post-16014129240297776032016-06-21T16:37:00.002+08:002017-07-11T02:43:45.013+08:00Hello Hokkaido! Uni Murakami Hakodate Honten うに むらかみ函館本店 – 6 June 2016<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Uni Murakami Hakodate Honten うに むらかみ函館本店 – 6 June 2016</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Before the Hokkaido trip, we saw lots of wonderful uni-don reviews on the internet about Hokkaido, and we knew it was a must-try to eat uni in Hokkaido. We are sea-urchin aka uni fans in Singapore, but it is often too expensive and the serving size is pathetic. Therefore, we must get our uni fix this round.</span></div>
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<a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.6667px; line-height: 1.295; white-space: pre-wrap;">Voila! The restaurant itself! Some Japanese were standing outside looking at the menu. But I later discovered they did not make a booking and the restaurant was full, so they left in disappointment.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The private rooms shown above.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We ordered each a bowl of the half portion uni bowl with rice – so it does not look so fully topped…. Only half topped, but still more than what you will get in Singapore – which is usually just an uni gunkan.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">It looks delicious and lovely – even though it’s just half-topped. The uni is so sweet and fresh – no fishy smell/taste at all. I can’t do justice with the taste – it’s just so soft it literally melts in the mouth, yet it remains creamy and light. Best uni I’ve tasted my whole life! You just gotta try it to believe it.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The ika was definitely fresh and crunchy, and well prepared – warm. The friendly staff taught us to dip the ika in the sauce to eat it.</span></div>
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Garyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04634384432984936752noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4816538703333937414.post-62723724282781303542016-06-21T09:30:00.000+08:002017-10-19T22:13:38.823+08:00Rating system thus far.......<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This blog has existed for a few years already. I thought I
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Basically, this blog uses a simple 8 point rating system. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>YAY – </b><b>👍</b><b>👍👍👍
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<b>YAy – </b><b>👍</b><b>👍</b><b>👍
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<b>Yay – </b><b>👍</b><b>👍</b><b> 6/8</b></div>
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<b>yay – </b><b>👍</b><b> 5/8</b></div>
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<b>nay – </b><b>👎</b><b> 4/8</b></div>
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Garyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04634384432984936752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4816538703333937414.post-2011653093314286762016-06-21T02:20:00.003+08:002017-07-10T19:27:26.496+08:00Hello Hokkaido! Hotel La Vista Hakodate 函馆湾多美迎酒店 / ラビスタ函館ベイ 7 and 8 June 2016<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif;">One activity you cannot miss in Hakodate is to savour its fresh seafood. Many will head to the world famous Hakodate Morning Market to satisfy their appetite. Another alternative is to stay in a hotel such as La Vista Hakodate which we did for 2 nights.</span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif;">The website of the hotel: </span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif;">We decided to stay there because of its famed buffet spread. Being big eaters, we can chomp down everything we want and get a good night stay in this top ranked hotel and its famous rotenburo. In fact, La Vista Hakodate's buffet is ranked #2 in the entire Japan as ranked by rocketnews:</span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://en.rocketnews24.com/2016/05/05/japans-top-10-hotel-breakfasts-2016-kobe-hotel-dominates-list-once-again/">http://en.rocketnews24.com/2016/05/05/japans-top-10-hotel-breakfasts-2016-kobe-hotel-dominates-list-once-again/</a></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif;">This is their secret weapon: </span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;">Apparently the hotel's buffet is so popular that they restrict the number of non-guests to 30 every morning. In fact, we were in the queue for 15 minutes as many came down at about 9 am for their breakfast. Hence it is advisable to have an early breakfast to avoid a long queue. </span><br />
<span style="color: #222222;">However a stay in La Vista can be pretty expensive. We paid about $300 per night. However, a good meal trip at Hakodate Morning Market is not that cheap as well if you want to try everything. To us, La Vista Hakodate and its buffet breakfast is worth every single $.</span><br />
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<span class="_xdb" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-weight: bolder; line-height: 16.12px;">Address: </span><span class="_Xbe" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; line-height: 16.12px;">Japan, 〒040-0065 Hokkaido Prefecture, Hakodate, 豊川町12−6</span><br />
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Danhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01482374141149605625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4816538703333937414.post-79614555802221429702016-06-20T16:06:00.001+08:002016-06-22T23:36:14.549+08:00Hello Hokkaido! Coffee Mori no Tokei 珈琲 森の時計 and Ningle Terrace ニングルテラスin Furano – 14 June 2016<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">It led us into the route just next to Ningle Terrace. I was a little worried then, as I was not sure whether it was too deep inside, and it was raining. Nevertheless, I decided to go in still.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I walked deeper to the front.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><img height="601" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/AYqfGHV8ecnUY2Zi6ZI-tjGkml5Xa87vDAnmSt26J7GHzedgKWD2JyCg4h44JHkrx4ED_B8kcLe7F9tnKFAjdWbeOJBNQURhYeROa7FFd6KiVq9__-Q-1VO93_gP4NGdWPtrqIfIBQtRgUzqPw" style="-webkit-transform: rotate(0.00rad); border: none; transform: rotate(0.00rad);" width="338" /></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Now it looked more welcoming… actually they were repairing the road to prepare for the loads of visitors in summer.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><img height="601" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/wP8a2QuhWj9_2VgpWQGocPNmvqJFK4CwLQAgF1KIZwNOusfdx4cve1zVQ9ZpMZeFnc-oZ72PYkt4Lr71QQjP1l5hcV0OHsrZlHZ1bgD6hdeLN8KDp78PICqpT9KZqvkdCf9_WWFBPY1Ud7PrtA" style="-webkit-transform: rotate(0.00rad); border: none; transform: rotate(0.00rad);" width="450" /></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">How charming! A little cottage in the woods!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">It was nice and welcoming inside… away from the rain!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><img height="338" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/BtYhdAlQdLGraHbtKvvVCFJ3GR53ySo66R7Im6o3Ts09Mz6Xs9mQPKbtMJgNIseqbrj3QFO-KLOB3MX8XX5DTsL0KnbgD15RQxZoScZFqit0b93KHiR9pSGTf0tkAzSs2xYw3sI2ghZ4V9ZAig" style="-webkit-transform: rotate(0.00rad); border: none; transform: rotate(0.00rad);" width="601" /></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This couple was enjoying their coffee while looking at the view.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We chose to sit at the bar where we could grind our own coffee. This was the view we had:</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The menu was simple. Either a few main courses or desserts/drinks.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><img height="601" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/BAFaXtfPCHHDQ0rB5NNKnwL5hS02c-51NcF4W-TTPTBbjgz2-vzGj48wmIE3rUQX-zhCGQp4XshjjeIpY9gbeSp_E2cFeClSvDaVt3OoHNmoReh4VNx8v8jYL6qwZpQfdD2eK-K_7pxuowaYxg" style="-webkit-transform: rotate(0.00rad); border: none; transform: rotate(0.00rad);" width="338" /></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The cakes look was yummy. The combo of cakes and coffee looked good!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">But it was cold and we wanted some food too.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We ordered a Mori no Curry and a Real Snow cake.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We were to put the roasted beans inside and grind it ourselves.</span></div>
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Garyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04634384432984936752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4816538703333937414.post-37535409946454756232016-06-20T15:08:00.000+08:002016-06-21T22:11:20.094+08:00Hello Hokkaido! Furano Farm Tomita 富良野 ファーム富田 and Tomita Melon House Hello Hokkaido! Furano Farm Tomita 富良野 ファーム富田 and Tomita Melon House とみたメロンハウス - 15 June 2016<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 21.6px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i><u>Hello Hokkaido! Furano Farm Tomita 富良野 ファーム富田 and Tomita Melon House </u></i></span><span style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 21.6px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><u><i>とみたメロンハウス</i></u></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.2; white-space: pre-wrap;">This June, I took a trip with my family to Hokkaido to spend late Spring/early Summer. Hokkaido is nice during this period during the transition from Spring to Summer - the weather is nice and cooling, not too warm yet. Unfortunately, during this time, most of the flowers are not in bloom yet, especially the much raved about lavenders.</span><br />
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<span id="docs-internal-guid-3ffdb636-6c9f-b428-ebd1-1e4ac197de97"><span style="font-size: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">That brings into the place I am reviewing for this post - Farm Tomita in Furano.</span></span></div>
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<span id="docs-internal-guid-3ffdb636-6c9f-b428-ebd1-1e4ac197de97"><span style="font-size: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Furano is a mainly agricultural place - with tons of vegetables farms mainly, due to its inland status. It is famous for vegetables and curry - in contrast to Hakodate which is famous for seafood.</span></span></div>
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<span id="docs-internal-guid-3ffdb636-6c9f-b428-ebd1-1e4ac197de97"><span style="font-size: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">There are tons of gardens in Furano as well. When people talk about Furano, the beautiful summer gardens come to mind. When I spoke to a bartender in Sapporo about what to see in Furano, he recommended Farm Tomita without batting an eyelid. This has gotta be THE place to visit in Furano, not to be missed.....</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you are on a tour, Farm Tomita would definitely be in the itinerary. If you are on a self-drive, here's the map code and telephone number for your Japanese GPS (Navi).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Telephone: +81-167-39-3939</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The first picture I took when I entered the garden.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We were there in mid-June, so most of the flowers were still budding.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Mini-flowers.. imagine how they would look when they bloomed!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Trying to act cute – hide behind the sign… ^_^</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The farm is very educational – they have labels for almost all of the flowers.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The poppies were already in full bloom in June. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Many people were already crowding around the poppies.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I wish I could identify all the flowers but too many of them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The meadow sages were in bloom as well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The farm was actually crowded with tourists, just that I didn’t include them in my photos.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The fields of chives with meadow sages are beautiful purple – different shades of purple. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">These are the lavender fields – too bad this is not the time to see them yet. They are just budding.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Little lavender buds.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The vast fields would look spectacular when in bloom – go google!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The tree-lined avenue…. Begins to fade from view…</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We went into the lavender greenhouse to see the lavenders that are already in bloom.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The fields of lavender in the greenhouse make it seem to appear that they are already in bloom.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Close-up of a lavender - lovely scent! You are encouraged to lightly brush the top of the petals and smell the scent.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Geranium were also blooming in the greenhouse.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">More pictures of the beautiful lavenders.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Everything in Tomita is lavender, even the signs! And the bicycles! Even the staff wore purple clothing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">After the flower viewing, we went to Melon House next door to the farm. We heard good reviews of the place and we loved melons!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">They had a market where they sold only melons.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">But it was too early in our trip to buy melons home yet. I think they sold Furano melons – which were rivals to the branded Yubari King melons (most expensive melon/fruit in the world).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">About 7,000 JPY for 2 melons. They sell some corns too. Grown in Tomita!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Big melons for 9,180 JPY – for two!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We didn’t buy any melons, but we proceed to the upper area for some pastries.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We were particularly drawn to these melon breads – apparently baked with some melon crust on top and filled with melon cream.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We bought 1 to try.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We also bought a tart to try as they look so yummy with all the melons on top.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Unfortunately, the melon was disappointing. The sweetness was just so-so only… yubari melons could easily beat it. If the melons used in this tart were those sold in the market, then I would not recommend buying the melons. The tart crust were just tart crust.. nothing to rave about.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">In comparison, the bread tasted much better. Melon cream was flavorful, fruity and sweet – but sugar was definitely added. The melon crust was also yum yum – almost tasted like real melon baked! However, the filling was so little!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Verdict</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Farm Tomita – YAY!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The flower gardens were lovely and Farm Tomita is synonymous with Furano. I cannot imagine going to Furano without dropping by this farm. Granted it’s touristy, but the flower gardens are free and you can wander in the fields all day. So do go for that visit. It’s not really out of the world but you CANNOT go to Furano without visiting the farm… nuff said. LOL!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Melon House – nay</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The melons are expensive and for that price, I would recommend buying a Yubari instead, which you could get from any decent supermarket in Hokkaido. Granted there are good Furano melons, but the Yubari brand is too strong. You would get jealous stares eating Yubari anytime. Yubari = quality.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The desserts at Melon House are disappointing as well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I would give it a big Nay if not for the close proximity to Farm Tomita… since it’s so near, why not just make a quick visit to tick the item off your list? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Please share feedback about your visit to Farm Tomita!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Address:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Farm Tomita </span><span style="font-family: "simsun"; font-size: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">ファーム富田</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">071-0704 </span><span style="font-family: "simsun"; font-size: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">北海道空知郡中富良野町基線北</span><span style="font-size: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">15</span><span style="font-family: "simsun"; font-size: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">号</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Kisen Kita 15-go, Nakafurano-cho, Sorachi-gun, Hokkaido 071-0704</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Telephone: +81-167-39-3939</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Fax: +81-167-39-3111</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Map code: 349 276 889</span></div>
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Garyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04634384432984936752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4816538703333937414.post-70548811635256251102016-06-20T13:31:00.003+08:002016-06-20T14:11:35.532+08:00Hello Hokkaido! Kinotoya BAKE Cheese Tarts in Sapporo - 11 June 2016<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.6667px; font-variant: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i><u>Sapporo Kinotoya BAKE Cheese Tarts</u></i></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you are ever in Sapporo, try not to miss the delicious original cheese tarts from BAKE by Kinotoya. Almost anyone who arrives in Sapporo would not miss trying all these tarts.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: calibri; font-size: 14.6667px; line-height: 1.295; white-space: pre-wrap;">It’s located near Odori Park subway station – specifically at the underground shopping street.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">They have another branch at JR Sapporo Station as well.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><img height="338" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/ykp4bftbvA8XGU5WNIPsQtn8ILELlGvY1WW0fAMrVqF-VyKdcPS1ebrWKZFp39uat_1twcYJ-Kg7Xd27bWwrp56BXbzusB5njf-Cz-SqnxXf6K-ioKp5Ema0NLXfaX2W4zQXHfqqOOjiiDb_aw" style="-webkit-transform: rotate(0.00rad); border: none; transform: rotate(0.00rad);" width="601" /></span></div>
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Garyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04634384432984936752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4816538703333937414.post-11055184489372952462016-06-20T13:20:00.002+08:002016-06-20T14:11:54.732+08:00Hello Hokkaido! Farm Restaurant Azemichi Yorimichi in Furano (Kamifurano) あぜ道より道ファームレストラン - 16 June 2016<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">You can really tell it’s female-owned by the care taken in the decorations and the kawaii-design. In the interior of tons of slippers – you will need to take off of shoes, so do wear nice socks!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Owners of the restaurant – all female! (Or the guys are too shy to pose in it)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Little counter with the kitchen welcoming you into the restaurant.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We were led upstairs where most of the seating is – and the view above is nicer too!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We chose a table by the windows where we had a good view and we could look down at the only table downstairs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The menu for the day:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The most popular dish here is the curry vegetables with rice – using seasonal vegetables from the fields as and when. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We were particularly also drawn by this:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">What! Only 10 sets available per day – how could we missed. The table next to us ordered 2 sets.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Hence, we ordered this and the curry vegetables set with bacon. (Essentially, it’s just the popular set with additional bacon)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">It wasn’t a long wait – salads were served first.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Looks so yummy! What a spread of fresh vegetables.</span><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><img height="450" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/QEQehi3x8z0wHuNYTlha03EKBgayn6zGcoP99NS9hyvd-AF_x1wrw4iTtcIrvpjGGy-5Fki7MGDUaxoXjnc36Gc4YsZmJCf4T2M1LWoBwD5077UMAmVmSgZC1F2fANll1IZvHLLCrbpnytpAXA" style="-webkit-transform: rotate(0.00rad); border: none; transform: rotate(0.00rad);" width="601" /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This purple vegetable was crunchy – was either yam or radish.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Pink vegetable – definitely radish.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">So yum yum! And healthy. The salads were so fresh and refreshing to the palate.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Our main dishes came while we were enjoying the salads. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Very plain yet appetising to the eye. When vegetables are cooked so fresh with minimal seasoning – the visual already kicks up a good appetite.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Note that the limited boiled vegetable set does not come with rice, but you could easily order a bowl if you want. I wanted rice initially, but I noted that there was a potato in the soup which could be filling.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The boiled bacon in the soup was fatty yet not oily. I wouldn’t mind eating it even though I don’t take fat like that usually. The taste was so natural!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Purple potato! So crunchy….</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I bet you never thought the pictures of fresh vegetables can actually be so appetising!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">These are fried potato chips from the field… yum yum! So fresh and original – light to the taste and very lightly salted.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Traditional Japanese styled curry – thick and sweet, not spicy. We loved this version compared to Yuiga Duxon – which has elements of South-east Asian/Indian curry – more spicy. This is after all a traditional Japanese restaurant.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">After the satisfying meal, we took a walk around but the winds were too strong. There were little cabins outside the restaurant.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We later discovered they were available for rental in summer – each cabin was only 5,000 JPY only for 4 – 5 pax! But they are not listed in any English accommodation site so you will have to call them and speak in Japanese...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I would highly recommend this place – YAy! Two capital letters YAy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The vegetables served here are the freshest you can find – I think I have never had such fresh vegetables to date – direct from the fields and cooked so organically. The style is very homely and delicious, without the fine dining pretence yet food is very high quality. You really feel you are at home since you have to take off your shoes as well. The server is also so warm and smiley.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The curry is a definitely must-try since it utilises all the fresh vegetables and traditional style curry. You may like to go for the bacon set if you prefer meat.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We visited in late Spring/early Summer so it was not so crowded yet, but I heard it is crowded during summer and weekends, so plan your schedules well – especially if you want to try the vegetables set – which I highly recommend!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The only reason why I didn’t give full capitals yay was because it is considered far and only people with cars can visit. It’s not near the station either, so it’s a bummer for those who are not driving. </span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Azemichi Yorimichi Farm Restaurant あぜ道より道ファームレストラン</span><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br class="kix-line-break" /></span><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">East 6-Sen, North 16, Kamifurano Town, Sorachi District</span><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br class="kix-line-break" /></span><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">〒071-0526 北海道空知郡上富良野町東6線北16号</span></b></div>
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Garyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04634384432984936752noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4816538703333937414.post-6746969517644236582016-01-21T03:11:00.000+08:002017-09-27T22:57:20.820+08:00Tokyo Series - Value (cheap and good) lunch at Michelin Star Restaurant Nakajima @ Shinjuku 新宿割烹 中嶋<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Hi there! Sorry about the lack of updates in years! Honestly sorry but I was really caught up with Life... I graduated from my studies and became a slave to my work... but recently I quit my job and had some time to travel - went to Japan.<br />
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I took a lot of pictures but I didn't get a chance to blog about them... let me select a few worthwhile restaurants to showcase.<br />
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For my first post after a long hiatus, let me showcase a Michelin star restaurant! Well, when I first chose the place, I didn't know it was Michelin - it had good reviews in tripadvisor that attracted me there.<br />
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The name of the place is *drum-roll*......<br />
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Nakajima <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "ms p明朝" , "ms pmincho" , "ヒラギノ明朝 pro w3" , "hiragino mincho pro" , serif; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 1.4px; line-height: 24px;">中嶋 </span>(literally means middle island)! Apparently it specializes in sardine ryori, or sardine dishes. My first thought was disgust, as I wasn't a fan of sardines. My only schema of sardines was that of those canned types... so wasn't exactly a turn on, but I decided to go give it a try to see what the Michelin fuss was about.</div>
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It wasn't far from Shinjuku and we stayed around there. Not hard to find using google maps... There shouldn't be any problem finding it because....</div>
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There's a queue!!!!! And we were early! About half an hour before opening. I think it opens at 11.30 am and we were there at 11 am. We were worried we might not make it for the first serving and that means wait wait wait. We already waited a lot for food for this Tokyo trip.... Their restaurants are often crowded, even trivial ones.<br />
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The restaurant is bigger than it looks, as it is located at the basement.. so no worries. I think you can still get a sitting if you arrive JIT (just in time), no need to be so kiasu.<br />
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This was the counter seats... we were shown into the tables... It was a REGRET. Better to sit at the counter to see the chefs cook on the spot. You had to share tables inside the tables as well. It was truly AWKWARD - as the room was silent and nobody dared to say anything for fear of being rude.<br />
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We were really whispering....<br />
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I had forgotten to take a pic of the menu.... basically, you only had 4 set meals to choose from, all sardines! 1. Sashimi style 2. Furai - fried (duh!) 3. Nizakana - stewed I think? 4. Yanagawanabe - steamed with egg in claypot<br />
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For a Michelin star restaurant, 800 Yen is really cheap and affordable. This could be your virgin Michelin restaurant... :)<br />
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We saw a family of 4 order all 4 sets - they really want to try all! However, there was only two of us, so we asked for <i>osusume</i>, or recommendation - the nice lady said we should try the nabe (or claypot). As for the other, we chose the traditional stewed version - that looks like canned sardine! haha<br />
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They could understand English well, so no worries if you can't understand Japanese.<br />
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However, I really *loved* sashimi... so after pondering for a long while i.e. after putting our orders for 10 minutes and waiting, peering over at people who ordered sashimi. I decided to put in an order for sashimi.<br />
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Luckily I knew some basic Japanese, and could understand from the menu that we could just order sashimi without the set - I think it was half-priced or something (400 Yen).<br />
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Here's the translation: 1. Sashimi set 2. Fried set 3. Cooked set 4. Salted and grilled set 5. Claypot set.</div>
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It says that a refill of the main dish is 600 Yen, but for the claypot refill is 700 Yen.</div>
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A la carte: Salad 300 Yen, Cold Tofu 300 Yen</div>
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First 2 refills of rice are complimentary! 3rd refill is 100 Yen</div>
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The result was a little tangy, soft as like normal sashimi, but indeed fresh - no fishiness taste at all. All in all, worth trying! I would say the taste is similar to salmon, but more meaty and fishy (slight). I would say the taste is between salmon and mackerel, if you can even understand what I'm saying.</div>
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But I am not giving it justice... The meat is soft and flavourful - stewed in soya sauce... even the bones have softened considerably.</div>
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I didn't want to risk having a soft bone stuck in my throat so I picked out the bones also.</div>
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In summary, the sardine was really good, salty, unami - slightly fishy.. but very very slight. Cooked fish tend to be fishy compare to sashmi version. But tolerable.</div>
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Can't help but had to say it really looked like canned sardines. However, this is guaranteed the fresh version and the meat is much better - flavourful and chewier than the canned version - which is all mush. </div>
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The girl next to me had 2 bowls of rice with her stewed sardine.. (remember that you can get 2 bowls of rice free?)</div>
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Similarly, stewed in soya sauce but lighter. Japanese soya is usually sweeter as well, but very slight - diabetics no worry. But if want to go for savory, then I would recommend the fried one. We didn't get to try as I thought duh, fried fish is fried fish - only stale fish get fried. However, I observed a significant number of Japanese people ordering the fried one too, so it must be good I think.</div>
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I would give a <b>Yay</b>! Capital Y 'yay' for Nakajima, but only first time. Not worth going on every Japan visit because there are tons to try out.</div>
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1. It's Michelin star! For 800 Yen, a Michelin star treat! How could you in your life miss it? And it's in Shinjuku! Who goes to Tokyo without going to Shinjuku?</div>
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Honestly, I think the Michelin star went to the dinner service, not the lunch service. But hey, it's still Michelin, so you can have your bragging rights to your friends.</div>
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2. Cuisine-wise, it's worth a first try. I've never tried sardine ryori before, for lack of a better word. It was really special and challenged my schema of sardine being canned all the time.</div>
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The sashimi version is just sourish raw fish - worth a try if you have never tried before.</div>
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In terms of preference, 1. Stewed 2. Claypot 3. Fried 4. Sashimi. I liked the sashimi but it's nothing special.</div>
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Alright, that's it for the day. Hope you guys enjoyed another Gary's Yay or Nay post.</div>
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Hopefully, I can do the next post on ramen soon - also in Shinjuku - a famous one!</div>
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Here's the info, please feel free to comment on this post:</div>
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Shinjuku Nakajima <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "ms p明朝" , "ms pmincho" , "ヒラギノ明朝 pro w3" , "hiragino mincho pro" , serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 30px;">新宿</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "ms p明朝" , "ms pmincho" , "ヒラギノ明朝 pro w3" , "hiragino mincho pro" , serif; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 1.4px; line-height: 24px;">中嶋</span></div>
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Address: Nichihara Bld.B1, 3-32-5, Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo [Use Google map first]</div>
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Guess guess where this place is??<br />
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Look very atas and high class? It actually is, but it's quite affordable... you could make a trip here for the food.<br />
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The title already gave the answer away. This is the famous Landmark Cafe of Hong Kong, located in Central in the shopping mall called 'The Landmark' (duh).<br />
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This place wasn't actually on my radar. But I asked my HK friend where I should hang out to see TVB stars, and he suggested visiting this cafe. He added that a lot of TVB celebrities have their high tea at this place, and this is also the place where the paparazzi camp to collect the latest romance gossips. He suggested reservations, but as this was an impromptu decision to visit the cafe, I decided to come by early around 3 pm to get a place.<br />
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Incidentally, this place is operated by the Maxim group - it's the upmarket version. Maxim is pretty much popular in HK. Hong Kong people are picky eaters, so this chain basically stands for quality food.<br />
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There was a little queue when I arrived. Anyway, I was still early, so I went to jalan jalan a bit first.<br />
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I didn't reserve, so I couldn't get a window seat. But as you can see from the pictures, people really dress up nicely to visit this cafe. I was also dressed in my shirt and pants, just for this occasion!<br />
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I had a craving for something sweet. So out of the menu items, I thought I will go for cake or some crepe. I decided to go for the crepe - as you can see, for such an atas place, it isn't really that expensive - about SGD10 for the crepe.<br />
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They have this afternoon tea set for two which I think is quite worth it and worth considering. As I came alone, something simple will do for me.<br />
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Coffee was served with cream.I had the mood for milk, so this was latte - there was fresh cream on it.<br />
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It was quite fragrant and smooth. I don't add sugar, and the cream provided subtle sweetness. It is expensive for a latte though! But you are paying for the ambiance!<br />
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Here comes the crepe! Very nicely presented... but how's the taste??<br />
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Before I sink it, another shot of the crepe - quite a decent portion, though not generous, just right. It was served with chocolate sauce on the side.<br />
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Close-up of the chocolate sauce - I think dark chocolate base, because a little bitter mixed with sweetness.<br />
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Even the fruits were nicely cut and decorated.<br />
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In the crepe, is delicious cream! Wow, very luscious, and there were bits of fruits inside.<br />
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Not a nice shot, but this was how I ate it... a little bit of the crepe with cream,,,,<br />
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All in all, it was delicious. For this price, I already expected it to be delicious and it was really good.<br />
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So what's the verdict???<br />
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I would say Landmark Cafe is worth visiting for a 'yay' with a very small 'y'.<br />
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It is probably an expensive and atas place in HK. HK is a place for very very rich people. I watch a lot of TVB dramas and you can't even imagine the lifestyle of these rich people.<br />
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Landmark Cafe is a place for them, and for a affordable price, you could pay to experience their lifestyle for a while - the high life!<br />
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Landmark is recommended for the views, but the food is only so-so. Food is a bit dear on the high side, but the quality is there.<br />
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Otherwise, at the Landmark mall, there are also Harvey Nichols Restaurant, and L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon - both also offering good quality high tea food. HSBC even had a discount for Harvey Nichols, at least 20% to 40% discount. I chose Landmark Cafe for the atas experience... haha..<br />
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So Landmark Cafe is worth checking out after all. You might be lucky and spot a TVB celebrity. I didn't meet any, but better luck next time!</div>
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I'm not a big fan of ramen, but today I happen to be in the vicinity of Tanjong Pagar and it was lunchtime, so I thought why not drop by Ikkousha to try the ramen.<br />
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I've heard of Ikkousha for a long time already, and I heard it won best ramen at Ramen Champion Bugis+, but unfortunately, when I was there a few months ago, I foudn that Ikkousha has gone popular enough to start a new branch. They have incidentally left Ramen Champion at Bugis+ but there's still a stall at Changi T3.<br />
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Anyway, I decided to pay them a visit to try out the supposedly voted best ramen in Singapore.<br />
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The restaurant was located in an interesting corner, below the HDB flat. Quite nicely decorated.<br />
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The restaurant wasn't crowded at all. I stepped in about 1.30 pm and it was quite quiet - only about 3 customers.<br />
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They passed me this order slip and the menu. I love spicy stuff so I went for the Red ramen... there's also the God Fire option but I will leave it for another time.<br />
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It's nice here because the ice water is free (with a tinch of taste of malt). I noticed there's this free boiled eggs! You can take as much as you want. Also during lunchtime, you can ask for as much free rice as you want.<br />
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When the ramen came, I peeled 2 eggs - I got greedy..haha<br />
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The ramen was fiery red.<br />
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But the taste was right. Not too spicy... bark is worse than its bite.<br />
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The soup was rich.. very very rich and flavorful..maybe too salty. Perhaps should had ticked the less salty option next time, but this time wanted to taste original first. I do find it very nicely boiled...felt like drinking collagen milk. I think most important part of ramen is the soup base so I really liked it. If I am not wrong, they call it tonkatsu soup base.<br />
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As you can see, I had 2 eggs in my soup. I peeled it myself.<br />
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The chasu was very thinly sliced, but still tender.<br />
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The noodles are very nicely textured.. tender to bite and luscious. You just want to keep eating. I chose the normal option. If you want less carbs, choose the hard option. If you have weak teeth, go for soft - where they will cook longer. I really like the noodles, chewy and tender, not as tough as Bario from Ramen Champion (like chewing bread).<br />
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Verdict: overall, I like these ramen. Total bill came to about $20, which is normal for ramen meal.<br />
My verdict is yay with small letter y. Worth a visit, with free eggs (all the time) and rice (during lunchtime). The ramen was good also. However, there are cheaper options around the area, so Ikkousha has a tough fight. Maybe a treat once in a while.</div>
Garyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04634384432984936752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4816538703333937414.post-39743291218086072672014-04-05T22:28:00.001+08:002016-06-23T00:28:54.965+08:00Duck Shing Ho Eggrolls Part 2 - April 2014<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<i><b>Update June 2016:</b> Duck Shing Ho has gotten so popular apparently there is no way of getting them from the queue anymore. They also only offer queuing on certain days sometimes. Do give them a call to check on their latest 'policy' changes. My last visit to HK I could not get them at all even if I wanted to order in advance.</i><br />
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Hey there,<br />
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It's been a while since I last updated.. I've been to plenty of places but no time to do an update.<br />
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Anyway, here's a quick update: nothing new actually - I was in Hong Kong recently again for a holiday and as usual, I went to queue for Duck Shing Ho eggrolls.<br />
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For those who just joined in, I did a review of them here:<br />
<a href="http://garysyayornay.blogspot.sg/2013/06/hong-kong-series-duck-shing-ho-egg.html">http://garysyayornay.blogspot.sg/2013/06/hong-kong-series-duck-shing-ho-egg.html</a><br />
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And how to get to the here:<br />
<a href="http://garysyayornay.blogspot.sg/2013/06/hong-kong-series-getting-to-duck-shing.html">http://garysyayornay.blogspot.sg/2013/06/hong-kong-series-getting-to-duck-shing.html</a><br />
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This time, I went on a Saturday (29 April), and it was crowded! The queue was so much longer than the last time on a weekday. I knew it was a bad idea to go on a weekend but I had no choice because it was the only day when I had the morning free.<br />
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The queue was so long I couldn't even see the signboard after I joined the end of the line.<br />
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It was only after a long wait of 30 minutes then the queue started moving. There was some hope when I saw the signboard finally!<br />
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I started queue at 9.00 am and only got the eggrolls at 10.00 am. It was a effing 1 hour wait. The last time I think I only queued for 40 minutes....<br />
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Yes! Outside the store now!<br />
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In case you still do not know where it is, here's a landmark - right opposite the South China Hotel in North Point.<br />
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The shop is really popular with locals and tourists!<br />
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In the end, I told my friend I will not queue for it again. But after eating it, I think I will go and queue again. ;)<br />
Maybe next time, I will try calling to order in advance instead.<br />
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Verdict: Still a yay! I think I will still visit Duck Shing Ho again when I visit HK. It's still as delicious as ever.<br />
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For the price, check out the previous review:<br />
<a href="http://garysyayornay.blogspot.sg/2013/06/hong-kong-series-duck-shing-ho-egg.html">http://garysyayornay.blogspot.sg/2013/06/hong-kong-series-duck-shing-ho-egg.html</a><br />
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Garyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04634384432984936752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4816538703333937414.post-58988219948330018162013-07-03T04:39:00.001+08:002013-07-03T04:45:03.113+08:00Hong Kong Series: Taking the Tram; aka How to take the Tram<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Yo, welcome to the next part of my Hong Kong series. Have been pretty busy with life lately; I have a lot of Hong Kong pictures, but I'm wondering which of them are interesting enough to share.<br />
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Would you like Tsui Wah review? Or a Tim Ho Wan review? I have this nice place in Wanchai for porridge if you are interested as well (visited only by locals). And Neptune Porridge in Wanchai? Finally, Yee Shun Dairy? So many places, I'm not too sure what would interest you people.<br />
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Anyway, I decided to share this interesting article about how to take the tram in Hong Kong. It is an interesting experience, so don't be frightened away by taking it just because you are intimidated. It's as easy as Singapore's ez-link.<br />
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Have you ever taken the tram in HK?<br />
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It is quite a useful and quick way to travel across HK island; especially from Central to Causeway Bay - saves a lot of walking. Although the MTR is accessible, often the station is buried deep underground and you have do walk tons to get to your destination. For example, Times Square in Causeway Bay is connected to the MTR, but you will have to walk at least 10 -15 minutes from the MTR stop to get to Times Square. By then, you are pretty much tired, and I doubt the older folks can take so much walking. Instead, the tram is much better because it stops very near to Times Square and saves all that walking. Plus the tram is pretty frequent and you get to enjoy the view from the top.<br />
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Without further ado, let's take a look at some pictures:<br />
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Along Central, Wanchai, Causeway Bay, you will actually see trams along the main Hennessy Road. There are quite a number of stops in between and it's not difficult to find as along you locate the tram tracks. There are various tram routes but most plough between the arterial Hennessy Road.<br />
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For a comprehensive route map, refer to <a href="http://www.hktramways.com/en/tramservice/routemapeastbound.html">http://www.hktramways.com/en/tramservice/routemapeastbound.html</a><br />
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The tram stops at every stop, so no worry about missing the tram.<br />
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When the tram stops, you will see the driver.<br />
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As tempting as it is and as usual as your reaction is, do NOT board from the front! Strange as it seems, the HK tram is meant to be board from the BACK. The front is for alighting passengers. So instead, move to the back of the tram.<br />
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Sorry for the blur picture, but this is the back door. When it opens, just calmly board and enter the tram. At the stage, you do not need to worry about anything. Just enjoy the ride.<br />
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This is what you see after you have boarded. Even inside the tram, there are reminders that the back is for boarding passengers only.<br />
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This is the back of the tram. Historical remnants. I don't think the controls work anymore. The guy standing there must be wondering wtf this guy is doing taking pictures of the tram.<br />
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Unfortunately, the tram was full when I boarded. Note that the tram is quite popular among the locals. Was it because tourists do not dare to take it? In Singapore, trams like these are usually for tourists.<br />
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The upper deck offers better views. Since the lower deck is full, I took the stairs up.<br />
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The upper deck looks pretty full too, but I managed to get a seat at the back. It's ok to stand at the upper deck. I have taken the trams during rush hours and had to be forced to stand even when upstairs. It can be difficult to squeeze out to the exit, so take note - although the HK people are used to giving way when you ask them.<br />
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You can take gorgeous photos from the upper deck - from Central.<br />
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Moving into Wanchai...<br />
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Taken from the tram - misty Wanchai market in the morning.<br />
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Anyway, before I get too carried away from the pictures, once you are nearing your stop, proceed to the exit, which turns out to be the front of the tram.<br />
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This is what you will see - a device for you to tap your Octopus card. Oh wait, I forgot to mention about needing an Octopus card!<br />
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It's not the end of the world, you could pay the driver exact change as well. The fare is actually only HKD2.3 for adults - which is very little. You could just round off and pay HKD5 or HKD3 exact. I haven't seen anyone paying the driver cash yet, though I have heard stories that the driver does give change back. I had always used the Octopus card - any comments?<br />
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Anyway, that is the Octopus card device. When the tram stops, the driver will open the door. Tap your Octopus card and alight!<br />
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Now you know why the exit is in front - to make sure you have paid the fare!! Regardless of how much you traveled, or how long you took the tram, the fare is standardised, so it'd kindof more worth it to travel longer distances. But hey, the fare is damn cheap for the convenience!<br />
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This was where I alighted - Causeway Bay! Kwun Kee Tailor was right in front - they used to sponsor a lot of the mens' suits in TVB and ATV dramas.<br />
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Enjoy your tram ride! I enjoyd mine. :)<br />
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P.S: The tram is non-air conditioned. In summer it can get pretty stuffy, so do take that into consideration.<br />
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Garyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04634384432984936752noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4816538703333937414.post-49167457143432762012013-06-19T17:55:00.005+08:002016-06-23T00:31:51.324+08:00Hong Kong Series - Getting to Duck Shing Ho 德成号 for egg rolls 鸡蛋卷<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Or you are searching for Duck Shing Ho and my blog showed up. Nevertheless, this post shall guide you on how to get here for the famous eggrolls.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Duck Shing Ho is located at North Point 北角. The shop can be accessed by the MTR, buses, or the tram. In my case, I took the MTR since it's the most convenient form of transport - avoid the jams - it's regular and fast; you won't have to worry about missing your stop or what.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">North Point Station is on the Blue Line, which most of you should be taking. I stayed in Wanchai, so I took the Blue Line in the direction of Tsuen Wan.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Get off at North Point and walk in the direction of exit A (towards Java Road). You shall see Kee Wah on the way (as tempted as you are, you are already at North Point, so do try to make an attempt at Duck Shing Ho first!). Touch wood, but if Duck Shing Ho had sold out, then you could buy from Kee Wah as consolation, though I would still advise against it -there's Wing Wah at the airport, and Hang Heung in town). You could buy other bakery goods from Kee Wah though.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">On the left of Kee Wah is Exit A.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As you proceed along this tunnel, Exit A will split into a fork. Take exit A1.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As you continue on, you shall see the Java Road Market on your right, just next to the Municipal Services Building.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You will see this small alcove for trespassing under the flyover.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">There would be a 7-11 ahead.Walk towards it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">By now, you should be barely able to see a line of people in front of a shop.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In fact, you should be able to spot the Duck Shing Ho signboard already.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">And hence join the queue!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The first queue (on the left) is for orders and payments. Each individual is only allowed 4 pounds of egg rolls. The big tin is 2 pounds while the small tin is 1 pound.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This is the payment counter, which is the end of the first queue.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Join the second queue on the right for collection, with your receipt. Just show the receipt to the shopkeeper and she will pack your orders for you. If while queueing, you decide to change your mind and want to switch flavours, or switch to 2 small tins instead of 1 large tin etc, just tell the shopkeeper and she'll change it for you. A girl in front of me decided to change to coconut flavour instead and the auntie changed it for her without fuss. She just topped up payment. The auntie wasn't even peeved, and was quite helpful.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Meanwhile, I saw another person rejoin the queue right after payment. I didn't stay to watch, but I assume she was trying to circumvent the 4-pound limit rule - she was re-queueing to make another 4-pound purchase.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If you have arrived late, the queue might have subsided. Like the picture below, it was about 10 am and wasn't that crowded already, and open stocks for sale were still plentiful - the girl who had requeued was almost at the payment counter again. Remember to join the left queue for order and payment first, then the right queue for collection.</span><br />
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Garyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04634384432984936752noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4816538703333937414.post-6964075466908498862013-06-19T14:50:00.000+08:002016-06-23T00:33:06.713+08:00Hong Kong Series - Duck Shing Ho Egg Rolls (德成号 鸡蛋卷) June 2013 aka Battle of the Hong Kong Eggrolls<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><i><b>Update June 2016: </b>Duck Shing Ho has gotten so popular apparently there is no way of getting them from the queue anymore. They also only offer queuing on certain days sometimes. Do give them a call to check on their latest 'policy' changes. My last visit to HK I could not get them at all even if I wanted to order in advance.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><i><b>I visited them again in April 2014.</b> You can check out my experience here:</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Hey everyone, after a long hiatus, here's a new post. Not that I haven't been eating out, but tons of people are already doing reviews on local food, and there are already so many food blogger celebrities, I decided it may be more meaningful to focus on overseas food. Let's try out this model, shall we?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Heard of Duck Shing Ho 德成号? To be honest. I've never heard about it until a month ago. I am a great fan of Hong Kong egg rolls 鸡蛋卷 (vs Singapore egg rolls - they are more flaky, delicate and soft), and I have been always used to the usual tourist favorites such as Wing Wah 荣华 and Hang Heung 恒香. There's another bakery called Kee Wah 奇华 however, the eggrolls are comparatively average - more comments on taste later.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I was personally inclined towards Wing Wah as they are located at the airport and hence easy to buy back (though Hang Heung egg rolls are much better tasting; it's a hassle to carry tins of eggrolls from town to airport). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I was having a conversation with my aunt about my impending visit to HK and asked her whether she wanted any Wing Wah eggrolls. That was when she commented that Hang Heung had better tasting eggrolls. Personally, I had never compared the taste and was satisfied with Wing Wah, who was more convenient to buy. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Arising from this conversation, I conducted a search on the internet for 'Best tasting egg rolls in HK', that was when I found there was another player in the market who is famous for only their egg rolls - Duck Shing Ho 德成号; the other players are bakeries famous for Old Wife Cakes (Lo Po Peng) 老婆饼!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I also found that Duck Shing Ho is extremely popular, and required advance reservation of orders. However, they do release a severely restricted number of over-the-counter sales for tourists and impromptu orders; the catch is it's on first-come-first-serve basis, whilst stocks last.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">And from the various reviews and blog posts online, turns out also that the queue is extremely long. People have to arrive at the shop exactly on 9.30 am (their opening hour), otherwise risk disappointment. One blogger even commented that she arrived early yet the shop was already out-of-stock. Another blogger made 3 visits before getting her eggrolls!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Given the popularity, my interest was piqued. Were these egg rolls were really that great tasting, whether it's worth it to get up early to queue for them? The location wasn't very convenient - all the way at 北角 North Point. If you are staying at Kowloon side, even worse because it is far. If you come all the way without buying any of them, it's disappointment x 100. And, there's nothing really interesting at North Point, it's just a neighbourhood area with small shopping centres, though it's a historic Hokkien district.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Nevertheless, after a long consideration, I decided to make it to North Point to buy these egg rolls. I was staying at Wanchai so it's not far (15 minute away on same MTR line). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">True enough, there was already a long line when I arrived about 9.20 am.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">There were 3 flavours; original, coconut and butter. According to web reviews, the coconut sells out the fastest, but I'm a fan of original tastes, so I got a big tin of original, and 2 small tins of coconut and butter - each person was limited to 4 small tins (1 big tin = 2 small tins).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">When I left the shop around 10 am, there was still a queue, albeit a short one. There were still a lot of tins of eggrolls in the shop for sale though, even the popular coconut flavour. I suppose you don't have to be as kiasu as me to come so early, arriving around 10 am should be ok during non-peak periods. Peak period is during festival season such as Chinese New Year, Mooncake Festival, Christmas, etc). One blogger arrived at 11 and still managed to get her egg rolls ( though the coconut has been sold out by then). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I couldn't resist and tested Duck Shing Ho first.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The eggrolls were arranged nicely - and they survived the long trip home.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You can see the microscopic holes in each layer - providing an 'airy' feel with each bite.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Result: </b>Flaky, soft, yet crunchy. Extremely fragrant - I suppose this is because their egg rolls are the most freshly baked - having only 1 outlet without worries of distribution. Sweet to the taste too. Very very delicate yet you could feel the texture. The egg roll crumbled easily as I held it, illustrating its delicateness.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I stopped by Causeway Bay Sogo and bought eggrolls from Hang Heung (HKD61.20 - on offer).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Result: </b>Slightly (very very slightly) harder than Duck Shing Ho, yet still flaky and crunchy. Less sweet though. Not fragrant - the tin could had been left on the shelf for days.The packing of the eggrolls was also horrible (forgot to take a picture). Actually I don't mind the poor arrangement but they should ought to be careful. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Of course, I got the eggrolls from Wing Wah at the airport as well (HKD68 for small tin).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Result:</b> The hardest of the 3. My aunt was right, the texture is weak, being too smooth - for such eggrolls, you would actually want it to be flaky. It is the thickest - I suppose Wing Wah needs their egg rolls to be harder so they can survive the distribution throughout the country. Fragrance-wise, it was also lacking. It is also less sweet. However, it is still crunchy and delicious regardless. But compared to the competitors, lost out. Generally still good tasting though, so you can still buy it if you are at the airport. I guess it is also more worth it because it's thickest so you can more,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">There's Kee Wah as well. I bought eggrolls from them long ago as I got them mixed up with Wing Wah. The eggrolls pales to Wing Wah even in comparison. Although it's thinner, there's no texture or flakiness whatsoever. It tastes like a copy of our local eggrolls, minus the pandan and/or coconut smell and taste. Not recommended.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So is it worth it to travel to North Point to buy these supposedly-famous egg rolls?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Verdict: </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>I would say a small 'yay'.</b> Out of the 3 eggrolls tasted, Duck Shing Ho lives up to its reputation of having the most flaky, delicate, fragrant, and delicious eggrolls. It's a close fight between Duck Shing Ho and Hang Heung. though I would give Duck Shing Ho a point more since it's freshly baked - the Cantonese people are anal about having their ingredients and food fresh. However, Hang Heung wins in the sweetness category; Duck Shing Ho is too sweet. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The reason for a small 'yay' is because Duck Shing Ho is far to begin with, and you even have to arrive early and queue. I spent 1.5 hours for the whole journey and purchase - and you could spend the same time more productively shopping, eating, sleeping in the hotel or relaxing. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The eggrolls are tasty, but unless you really really have the spare time to travel and queue, it's not that worth it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Hang Heung - Easy to access: they have branches at Tsim Sha Tsui Sogo and Causeway Bay. However, it's tough lugging tins of eggrolls to the airport. Tasty as well, just not that fresh.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Wing Wah - Convenient. You buy them in the restricted area of the airport; that means you don't need to worry about luggage weight restrictions! Decent enough eggrolls, with the HK style and taste.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Kee Wah - Give it a miss. They have a branch at the airport, in the check-in area, but get Wing Wah instead.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Well, if you really want to go to North Point for Duck Shing Ho, then watch for the next post 'Directions to Duck Shing Ho'!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://garysyayornay.blogspot.sg/2013/06/hong-kong-series-getting-to-duck-shing.html">http://garysyayornay.blogspot.sg/2013/06/hong-kong-series-getting-to-duck-shing.html</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Address:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Duck Shing Ho</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">北角渣華道64號地下</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">G/F., 64 Java Road, North Point</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Tel: 2570 5529/2571 5049</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Opening Hours: Mon to Sat 9.30 am to 7.00 pm</span></div>
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